Asia Pacific – Page 1081 – Prologue Journal

Australia races to reform defence amid shift of power in region from US to China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The defence recommendations come as part of Australia’s major strategic review, which also highlight China’s growing military strength that is driving power shift in the region. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3218173/australia-races-reform-defence-amid-shift-power-region-us-china?utm_source=rss_feed

Japanese among over 1000 Sudan evacuees, as nations continue rescue scramble

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. EU foreign policy chief thanked countries for evacuating their own citizens ‘but also all nationals that they could’, singling out France for its help. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3218162/japanese-among-over-1000-sudan-evacuees-nations-continue-rescue-scramble?utm_source=rss_feed

China Accuses Liberal Columnist of Espionage After a Lunch With Diplomat

New York Times Dong Yuyu was a longtime writer and editor at a top Chinese Communist Party newspaper who had frequently met with foreign diplomats and journalists. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/24/world/asia/china-journalist-dong-yuyu.html

Thaksin Shinawatra’s Daughter Enters Thailand Election

New York Times An ousted populist’s daughter seeks office, fueling concerns that the return of a divisive political dynasty may revive instability, too. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/24/world/asia/thailand-shinawatra-election.html

China Says Chatbots Must Toe the Party Line

New York Times The Communist Party outlined draft rules that would set guardrails on the rapidly growing industry of services like ChatGPT. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/24/world/asia/china-chatbots-ai.html

Struggling South Koreans tap the Toss app in pursuit of pennies, extra cash

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As many as three in four South Korean adults now earn money with cash-giving apps like Toss, which reward users for walking 10,000 steps, completing tasks – or even just tapping the screen. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3218111/struggling-south-koreans-tap-toss-app-pursuit-pennies-extra-cash?utm_source=rss_feed

DeSantis, an Enigma on Foreign Policy, Praises U.S.-Japan Ties in Tokyo

New York Times The Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, had a chance to buff up his foreign policy credentials, after criticism from fellow Republicans over his comments on Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/24/world/asia/ron-desantis-japan.html

China, Singapore to launch first joint military drills in 2 years as Beijing seeks to counter US influence

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Chinese navy will deploy a missile-bearing frigate and a minehunting ship to a combined maritime exercise with Singapore that’s set to last from late April to early May. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3218122/china-singapore-launch-first-joint-military-drills-2-years-beijing-seeks-counter-us-influence?utm_source=rss_feed

‘A strong Japan is good for America’, US presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis says on Tokyo trip

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis praised Japan’s push to bolster its defences on Monday, as he kicked off an international tour that’s widely seen as a bid to burnish his credentials ahead of a presidential…

India’s crumbling Chettinad mansions offer a glimpse of past glories with their faded opulence

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Built by spice and gem tycoons in the years leading up to World War II, the grand old mansions of Chettinad are now mostly abandoned, rundown and dilapidated – though a precious few hold…