Category: Asia Pacific
Japanese demand end to ‘comfort women’ funds after South Korean politician’s conviction
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Yoon Mee-hyang was jailed and fined for embezzling funds meant for Korean ‘comfort women’ in a case that dragged on for several years. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287211/japanese-demand-end-comfort-women-funds-after-south-korean-politicians-conviction?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIn Sri Lanka, China and India have a chance to join hands
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The island nation could benefit from the expertise of Beijing and New Delhi, which would do well to help Colombo resist Western influence. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3287157/sri-lanka-china-and-india-have-chance-join-hands?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWednesday Briefing: Ukraine hits Russia with U.S. Missiles
New York Times Plus, the Scandinavian band that’s big in Asia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/briefing/russia-ukraine-trump-hong-kong.html
Read MoreTrump 2.0 will keep US-Philippines economic and defence ties strong, Manila envoy says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. If Washington cuts back, Manila is ready to work with other regional partners, Philippine Ambassador to US Jose Manuel Romualdez adds. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287297/trump-20-will-keep-us-philippines-economic-and-defence-ties-strong-manila-envoy-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDelhi Trudges Through Another Air Pollution Nightmare
New York Times The government seems powerless to protect its citizens from this annual crisis, let alone prevent it. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/world/asia/india-delhi-air-pollution.html
Read MoreIndian farmers must keep burning stubble despite fines, toxic smog: ‘we don’t do this for fun’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While authorities fine violators, farmers say they are forced to burn due to the short window between harvests and lack of government support. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3287275/indian-farmers-must-keep-burning-stubble-despite-fines-toxic-smog-we-dont-do-fun?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS must be consistent to reclaim climate leadership role from China
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As China emerges as a climate leader, the US can still be a reliable partner by staying in global agreements and making progress at home. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3287162/us-must-be-consistent-reclaim-climate-leadership-role-china?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSouth Korean subway operator apologises for calling Chinese tourists in Seoul ‘villains’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Seoul Metro was addressing commuter complaints about unruly riders and loud announcements at stations. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3287266/south-korean-subway-operator-apologises-calling-chinese-tourists-seoul-villains?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMan Drives Car Into Crowd Outside Primary School in China
New York Times The incident followed an attack by a driver last week that left 35 people dead, and a mass stabbing several days later. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/world/asia/china-school-car-ramming.html
Read MoreHyundai workers suffocate during car test at South Korea factory, prompting probe
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police and the labour ministry are investigating the incident, which reportedly involved suffocation in a testing chamber. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3287244/hyundai-workers-suffocate-during-car-test-south-korea-factory-prompting-probe?utm_source=rss_feed
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