Asia Pacific – Page 1012 – Prologue Journal

She Said Her Professor Sexually Harassed Her. His Wife Won Damages.

New York Times A case involving a graduate student and her art history professor illustrates the tangled state of sexual power dynamics in Japan. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/29/world/asia/japan-sexual-harassment-women.html

Thousands evacuated as Philippines warns of flooding, landslide risks from Typhoon Mawar

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mawar is packing maximum sustained winds of 155kpm and gusts up to 190kph – although expected to slow down, authorities warned of dangers as it blows past northernmost province Batanes. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3222200/thousands-evacuated-philippines-warns-flooding-landslide-risks-typhoon-mawar?utm_source=rss_feed

Japanese destroyer flies controversial flag as it arrives in South Korea for joint drill

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The JS Hamagiri sailed into Busan Port with the Rising Sun flag hoisted – which many Koreans associate with war crimes committed during Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3222191/japanese-destroyer-flies-controversial-flag-it-arrives-south-korea-joint-drill?utm_source=rss_feed

The Mystery of the Disappearing van Gogh

New York Times After a painting by the Dutch artist sold at auction, a movie producer claimed to be the owner. It later vanished from sight, with a trail leading to Caribbean tax havens and a jailed Chinese billionaire. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/29/world/asia/van-gogh-china-buyer.html

Cathay Pacific Struggles With Aftermath of Covid, and China Crackdown

New York Times Pandemic lockdowns, on the heels of the turmoil of pro-democracy protests, hurt an airline that relied on Hong Kong as a vibrant gateway to Asia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/29/business/cathay-pacific-hong-kong.html

China Announces Plan to Land Astronauts on Moon by 2030

New York Times The announcement formalized a timeline that Chinese scientists have set out before, as the United States and China ramp up competition in space. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/29/world/asia/china-space-moon-2030.html

Singapore begins search for new president as Halimah Yacob rules out re-election

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Halimah Yacob said after ‘careful consideration’ she will not stand for re-election when her six-year term ends on September 13. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3222179/singapore-begins-search-new-president-halimah-yacob-rules-out-re-election?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia detains Chinese ship suspected of ransacking, illegally scavenging from British WWII graves

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A ship registered in Fuzhou, China failed to present anchoring permits during a routine inspection in waters off Johor state, Malaysian authorities said. Scrap metal and cannon shells were found on board. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3222167/malaysia-detains-chinese-ship-suspected-ransacking-illegally-scavenging-british-wwii-graves?utm_source=rss_feed

One Indian State Is Desperate for More Babies

New York Times India will soon be history’s most populous country. But the growth is uneven, and the Himalayan state of Sikkim is offering cash incentives to encourage births. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/29/world/asia/india-fertility-rate.html

Singapore teen admits trying to rape 8-year-old sister

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, also took lewd photos of his sister and told a friend about it, who reported him to his school. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3222151/singapore-teen-admits-trying-rape-8-year-old-sister?utm_source=rss_feed