Asia Pacific – Page 1042 – Prologue Journal

Opposition Forms New Coalition in Thailand After Election

New York Times Thais voted overwhelmingly for change on Sunday, but the military-appointed Senate could still block the opposition’s nomination for prime minister. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/world/asia/thailand-election-results-coalition-government.html

China Sentences a U.S. Citizen to Life in Prison for Espionage

New York Times A court in southeastern China handed down a guilty verdict to John Shing-Wan Leung, a Hong Kong resident, as the authorities ramp up a crackdown on spying. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/world/asia/china-american-spy-life.html

China Sentences a U.S. Citizen to Life in Prison for Espionage

Pakistan government supporters stage rare sit-in to protest ‘undue’ release of former premier Imran Khan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The call to protest is a sign of escalating tensions between the judiciary and the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3220619/pakistan-government-supporters-stage-rare-sit-protest-undue-release-former-premier-imran-khan?utm_source=rss_feed

Mainland Chinese buyers are snapping up luxury Singapore property at a record rate

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The number of luxury condominium units bought by mainland Chinese buyers was up 158 per cent year on year in the first quarter, according to a property agency report. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3220593/mainland-chinese-buyers-are-snapping-luxury-singapore-property-record-rate?utm_source=rss_feed

He went to surf in Australia’s shark-infested waters. Some bits of wetsuit and a chewed-up board were all they found

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Simon Baccanello was attacked on Saturday off the coast of South Australia with as many as 16 people nearby. The last anyone saw of him was his surfboard ‘trying to fight its way back…

Johnny Kitagawa’s niece says sorry over Japan pop mogul’s sex abuse: ‘I did not know’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The founder of Japanese boy band agency Johnny and Associates had a long-alleged history of sexual abuse against young boys. In her apology, his niece didn’t confirm or deny the allegations. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3220580/johnny-kitagawas-niece-says-sorry-over-uncles-sex-abuse-i-did-not-know?utm_source=rss_feed

Mysterious Killing of Chinese Gold Miners Puts New Pressure on Beijing

New York Times The massacre of nine workers in the Central African Republic and other recent attacks raise questions about China’s ability to protect its citizens overseas. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/world/asia/china-africa-miners-wagner.html

Thailand’s Pita Limjaroenrat vows to be ‘PM for all’ as Move Forward claims right to govern

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The complex work of building a pro-democracy coalition now begins for Move Forward, in a system stacked in favour of military-aligned parties. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3220579/thailands-pita-limjaroenrat-vows-be-pm-all-move-forward-claims-right-govern?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore homes sales shoot up 80 per cent, hitting 7-month high

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Surging home prices and rents are becoming a headache for Singapore’s government as it tries to mollify citizens and remain competitive as a financial hub. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3220573/singapore-homes-sales-shoot-80-cent-hitting-seven-month-high?utm_source=rss_feed