Asia Pacific – Page 1053 – Prologue Journal

Chinese ministry’s use of video featuring blackface draws sharp reaction from Indians

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Ministry of Public Security posts a short road-safety video featuring Chinese men in blackface and wearing turbans to depict Indians, which has led to some social media complaints of racism. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3219998/chinese-ministrys-use-video-featuring-blackface-draws-sharp-reaction-indians?utm_source=rss_feed

Why a US-led, China-focused Asian Nato is no longer so far-fetched

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. An Asian equivalent to the transatlantic security alliance was once thought improbable, but changes to the geopolitical landscape have revived the idea. If China wants to stop an Asian Nato from forming, it must…

Sri Lanka court clears path for decriminalisation of homosexuality

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Activists in Sri Lanka have been campaigning for years to change law in country where being gay is still punishable by a prison sentence and a fine. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3219986/sri-lanka-court-clears-path-decriminalisation-homosexuality?utm_source=rss_feed

Who Is Imran Khan and Why Was He Arrested?

New York Times The former prime minister, who was ousted last year, was arrested on corruptions charges. https://www.nytimes.com/article/imran-khan-pakistan.html

Who Is Imran Khan and Why Was He Arrested?

New York Times The former prime minister, who was ousted last year, was arrested on corruptions charges. https://www.nytimes.com/article/who-is-imran-khan-pakistan.html

Australia presses US to drop extradition case and free WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Assange is battling extradition from the UK to the US where he is wanted on criminal charges over the release of confidential US military records and diplomatic cables. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3219962/australia-presses-us-drop-extradition-case-and-free-wikileaks-founder-julian-assange?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesia’s bid to ‘force’ officials to live modestly will only lead them to hide assets, critics say

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Indonesia’s anti-corruption watchdog recently stepped up its crackdown on civil servants and their families for publicising their lavish spending habits on social media. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3219947/indonesias-bid-force-officials-live-modestly-will-only-lead-them-hide-assets-critics-say?utm_source=rss_feed

Asean at ‘crossroad’ as Myanmar violence escalates

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Crisis after crisis is testing our strength as a community. Failure to address them risk jeopardising our relevance’, says Indonesian minister, as bloc begins three-day summit. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3219959/asean-crossroad-myanmar-violence-escalates?utm_source=rss_feed

Pakistan’s Imran Khan arrested, in move slammed by his party as an ‘abduction’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Dozens of heavily-armed paramilitary troops took Khan into custody at the Islamabad high court, where he was appearing in an unrelated case. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3219956/pakistans-imran-khan-arrested-move-slammed-his-party-abduction?utm_source=rss_feed

Will Thaksin Shinawatra finally return to Thailand? Latest vow sparks intrigue, raises stakes ahead of polls

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former Thai PM says he wants to return in July to take care of his grandchildren, but claims he will not be a burden to his daughter’s Pheu Thai Party. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3219954/will-thaksin-finally-return-thailand-latest-vow-sparks-intrigue-raises-stakes-ahead-polls?utm_source=rss_feed