West Philippine Sea is the name given by an administrative order (AO) of then President Benigno Aquino III to Philippine territorial waters west of the country. Aquino’s AO said West Philippine Sea ...

Gan Erke, a master of Chinese lacquerware and inheritor of the Huizhou lacquerware decoration technique, a national-level intangible cultural heritage. [Photo provided to China Daily] Artisan dives ...

Huangshan-based lacquerware artisan Gan Erke has devoted his life to reviving the ancient craft. [Photo provided to China Daily] Gan's journey began at a local arts and crafts factory from 1979 to ...

SINGAPORE: In the new year, the Trump administration’s policies towards China and the wider Indo-Pacific region will have a significant impact on the South China Sea dispute. If 2024 was ...

A video shared on social media in June 2024 claimed to depict a sea serpent monster known as the "leviathan." The clip showed what appeared to be Google Earth or Maps data of an island that ...

Wajima's quake-hit lacquerware industry perseveres The Noto Peninsula earthquake dealt a huge blow to Wajima City's famed lacquerware artisans. But they're determined to keep their centuries-old ...

A shark attack off Egypt's Red Sea coast killed a tourist and injured another, authorities said Sunday, with an Italy foreign ministry source identifying both as Italian nationals. "Two foreigners ...

WAJIMA, Dec 30 — Lacquerware maker Takaho Shoji hunches over his desk in ... knocking him onto his back. Sea water roared and receded fast, exposing the seabed before rushing back as a tsunami. With ...

Dive into the age-old tradition of lacquerware, where dedicated craftsmen bring centuries of skill and knowledge to life. From layering and polishing to creating intricate designs, witness the ...

A tourist has been killed and another injured in a shark attack at an Egyptian Red Sea resort, officials have said. The incident happened in deep waters outside a designated swimming area in Marsa ...