Asia Pacific – Page 10 – Prologue Journal

Morning Briefing: The Fallout of Trump’s False Claims

New York Times Plus, Ye performs in China. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/15/briefing/trump-hostages-china-adoption.html

Quad plans joint patrols in Indo-Pacific to counter illegal fishing where China’s influence growing

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The elevation of the Quad grouping – the US, Australia, Japan and India – is widely seen as a move against Beijing’s increasing presence in the Indo-Pacific region. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3278621/quad-plans-joint-patrols-indo-pacific-counter-illegal-fishing-where-chinas-influence-growing?utm_source=rss_feed

‘They’re criminals’: why cow vigilante violence in India has surged under Modi 3.0

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts say the vigilantes operate under the political patronage of the ruling BJP, targeting Muslims suspected of trading cows for meat. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278452/theyre-criminals-why-cow-vigilante-violence-india-has-surged-under-modi-30?utm_source=rss_feed

An Era of Chinese Adoption Ends, and Families Are Torn Over Its Legacy

New York Times More than 80,000 children from China were adopted by American families. While many appreciate how the adoptions reshaped their own lives, they are also glad to see the program conclude. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/15/world/asia/chinese-american-adoption-program.html

Malaysia’s PAS vows to shut casino if it controls Pahang – ‘gambling is harmful’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Parti Islam Se-Malaysia aims to tap the concerns of the country’s Muslim majority over gambling, which is forbidden in the Koran. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278593/malaysias-pas-vows-shut-casino-if-it-controls-pahang-gambling-harmful?utm_source=rss_feed

India’s middle class reshaping Asia tourism as sector pivots to next big market: analysts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Indian travellers are looking to destinations including Hong Kong and Central Asia as they seek out new experiences, report shows. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3278571/indias-middle-class-reshaping-asia-tourism-sector-pivots-next-big-market-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

Myanmar’s death toll from Typhoon Yagi rises to 74, dozens others missing

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Typhoon Yagi has earlier hit Vietnam, northern Thailand and Laos, killing more than 260 people and causing major damage. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278587/myanmars-death-toll-typhoon-yagi-rises-74-dozens-others-missing?utm_source=rss_feed

Did Japan’s WWII warship Yamato sail kamikaze mission over misinterpreted emperor question?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The battleship was sunk by US aircraft near Okinawa at the end of WWII as Japan tried to thwart further attacks on its mainland. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278473/did-japans-wwii-warship-yamato-sail-kamikaze-mission-over-misinterpreted-emperor-question?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korea likely has undeclared uranium enrichment site based on photos

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Leader Kim Jong-un visited a uranium enrichment facility, which could be an undeclared site for building nuclear bombs. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3278582/north-korea-likely-has-undeclared-uranium-enrichment-site-based-photos?utm_source=rss_feed

Why is Ye, Formerly Kanye West, Doing a Show in China?

New York Times The provocative artist once known as Kanye West has received approval that was denied to Maroon 5 and Bon Jovi. China’s economic woes might be why. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/15/world/asia/ye-kanye-west-china.html