ASM, Philippine Canadian InquirerSeptember 20, 2026 Photo courtesy: AP News MANILA, Philippines — The United States, Canada and the European Union have raised concern over a September 18 collision involving a China Coast Guard vessel and a Philippine fisheries vessel off Palawan that left the Filipino ship damaged. The incident involved the Bureau of Fisheries…
China is building a so-called “mothership” to deploy underwater drones at scale, satellite images appear to show, as Beijing continues to bolster its military capabilities to aggressively back its claims in the Indo-Pacific. The vessel, which experts described as the world’s first, was seen at the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard in Shanghai where China previously built large…
Hong Kong’s weather forecaster could issue a higher typhoon signal closer to the weekend after Tropical Cyclone Saudel experienced a rare resurgence, with the potential to change course over the South China Sea and edge towards the Pearl River Delta. The Observatory said the No 1 typhoon signal would remain in force for the rest…
Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will keep the No 1 typhoon warning signal in force until Wednesday morning, with alerts likely extending further into the week. The Observatory said on Tuesday afternoon that the signal would remain in force for the rest of today and Wednesday morning, but the chance of issuing a No 3 strong…
Heavy rain and internet outages have marred the first day of operations for Hong Kong’s fully automated convenience stores, but visitors say they appreciate the new robot shop manager’s work. The “Galbot Stores”, operated by wheeled humanoid robots, opened two outdoor outlets in Hung Hom and Wan Chai and an indoor unit in Kai Tak…
China has occupied all the Paracel Islands since 1974, when it forced South Vietnamese forces off the islands. (AFP pic) HONG KONG: China has completed the first phase of construction on Antelope Reef in the Paracels archipelago, building a man-made island in the hotly-disputed South China Sea that analysts say will form part of its…
The Hong Kong Observatory has said it will consider issuing the No 1 standby typhoon signal over the weekend, as it tracks a low-pressure system that could approach the city and bring stormy weather. The forecaster said on Wednesday that the area of low pressure over the northern part of the South China Sea was…
Scorching weather in Hong Kong will persist on Sunday and Monday with maximum temperatures climbing to 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) before a low-pressure system brings squally thunderstorms and unsettled weather by midweek. The Very Hot Weather Warning has been in force since 6.45am on Sunday with temperatures across the city ranging from 28 to…
We’re on a traditional fishing boat, surrounded by sparkling blue waters in one of the most contested places on Earth. Local Filipino fisherman Joseph has taken us out to his usual fishing grounds near the coastline of Thitu Island, known in the Philippines as Pag-asa. Sitting on the horizon in almost every direction are Chinese…
The Scarborough Shoal is a fish-rich reef formation 240km from the main Philippine island of Luzon and hundreds of kilometers away from mainland China. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON: The United States on Saturday accused China of “destabilising” activity near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, saying it is using “dubious” environmental explanations…