Asia Pacific – Page 1032 – Prologue Journal

95-Year-Old Australian Woman Is Tasered by Police

New York Times She was holding a knife, but weighs 95 pounds and uses a walker. The episode, which took place in a care facility, prompted outrage, questions and a police investigation. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/world/australia/police-taser-95-year-old-woman.html

Liz Truss, Britain’s Briefest Prime Minister, Meets Taiwan’s Leader

New York Times Liz Truss, the former British prime minister, met Taiwan’s leader, who has sought to push back against China’s efforts to isolate the island democracy. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/world/asia/liz-truss-taiwan-tsai.html

G7 summit: Ukraine’s Zelensky to attend Hiroshima talks in person as bloc pledges to harden Russia sanctions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. G7 leaders said existing measures against Russia would be broadened and any exports that could help it in its 15-month war against Ukraine would be restricted. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3221157/ukraines-zelensky-join-hiroshima-g7-summit-intensifying-focus-russia?utm_source=rss_feed

‘The Offbeat Sari’ Exhibit Opens at London’s Design Museum

New York Times “The Offbeat Sari” explores the influence and evolution of the traditional South Asian garment. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/style/sari-exhibit-design-museum-london.html

A South Korean Poet’s Work Honors Cats

New York Times The South Korean writer Hwang In-suk feeds stray cats on late-night walks through Seoul. The routine informs her poems about loneliness and impermanence. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/world/asia/korea-poet-hwang-cats.html

He Promised Change in Thailand. But Will He Be Allowed to Lead?

New York Times Pita Limjaroenrat led his party to victory in the Thai election and seems poised to become the next prime minister, unless the military blocks him. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/world/asia/thailand-pita-limjaroenrat-election.html

North Korean student beaten to death by soldiers after trying to take some fuel to pay school fees

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The boy, along with three others, attempted to siphon petrol from a military truck, when soldiers having lunch nearby beat the children up, sources say. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3221148/north-korean-student-beaten-death-soldiers-after-trying-take-some-fuel-pay-school-fees?utm_source=rss_feed

As US-China rivalry mounts, South Korea wants to be a ‘global pivotal state’ but it’s not as easy as it sounds

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. President Yoon has touted his new Indo-Pacific policy and the Korean-Asean Solidarity Initiative as a key step to elevate Seoul’s strategic role in the region and become a ‘global pivotal state’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3220960/us-china-rivalry-mounts-south-korea-wants-be-global-pivotal-state-its-not-easy-it-sounds?utm_source=rss_feed

US envoy says Japan-Micron deal shows way forward on confronting China’s ‘coercion’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US ambassador to Tokyo Rahm Emanuel said Washington and its ally will ‘act in unison to help companies that are targeted by China’s coercion’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3221098/us-envoy-says-japan-micron-deal-shows-way-forward-confronting-chinas-coercion?utm_source=rss_feed

Tsunami Warning After Earthquake in South Pacific

New York Times Waves as high as three feet could hit Vanuatu, the U.S. tsunami warning system said, after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded near New Caledonia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/world/asia/tsunami-warnings-pacific-island-earthquake.html