The Asian Surfing Championship (ASC) kicks off this week in Taitung County, Taiwan. The total prize money is up to US$22,000, the highest among all the surfing contests in the country. Participants from 50 countries around the globe have already arrived, eager to compete with some of the best surfers. Surfers are seen in the water testing the waves, and making sure their bodies are in the best shape for the contest. br br --------------------------------------------------------br br TomoNews is your daily source for top animated news. We've combined animation and video footage with a snarky personality to bring you the biggest and best stories from around the world.