logo
‘Singapore maths' in US schools, Malaysians demand Zara justice: 7 Asia highlights

‘Singapore maths' in US schools, Malaysians demand Zara justice: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP's coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider
subscribing
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

How South China Sea collision may prompt Beijing to rethink coastguard and navy operations
How South China Sea collision may prompt Beijing to rethink coastguard and navy operations

South China Morning Post

time5 days ago

  • South China Morning Post

How South China Sea collision may prompt Beijing to rethink coastguard and navy operations

China may seek better coordination between its navy and coastguards and improve the quality of its coastguard ships after this week's dramatic collision in the South China Sea , according to analysts. Footage of the incident released by the Philippines appeared to show that the Chinese coastguard ship 3104 sustained serious damage to its bow after colliding with a larger destroyer, the Guilin. 'I don't think it's good to sit still and just get on with business as usual after the collision,' said Collin Koh, a senior fellow at the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore. 'I will have to presume that the Chinese maritime forces [the People's Liberation Army Navy and China Coast Guard] … will review these collisions and then they will see how best to move in a more coordinated fashion together to avoid this thing.' The accident happened near the Chinese-controlled Scarborough Shoal, which is also claimed by the Philippines and has been the scene of numerous stand-offs between the two countries. The video footage suggested the Chinese cutter was chasing a Philippine coastguard ship and firing water cannons when the Guilin cut across their paths and crashed into the bow of the 3104.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store