Asia Pacific – Page 112 – Prologue Journal

Xi Jinping’s economic rally cry, Hong Kong takes Singapore’s crown: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Xi’s call at an unexpected Politburo meeting to Hong Kong regaining top billing, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3280124/xi-jinpings-economic-rally-cry-hong-kong-takes-singapores-crown-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

This Is What Can Land You in Jail for Sedition in Hong Kong

New York Times Three men were the first to be convicted under the city’s recently expanded national security law, which has greatly curtailed political speech. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/27/world/asia/hong-kong-article-23-sedition.html

Indonesia’s Widodo lauds Chinese funding for Nusantara but investments still ‘far from ideal’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts say ‘relatively small’ investment may be new strategy to secure more modest funding, attract expansion opportunities across Indonesia. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3280104/indonesias-widodo-lauds-chinese-funding-nusantara-investments-still-far-ideal?utm_source=rss_feed

Former Singapore soldier gets 10 years in jail for raping underage girl

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The prosecution said Muhammad Mohamed Iqbal’s ‘behaviour was motivated by a calculated decision to fulfil his sexual urges’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3280140/former-singapore-soldier-gets-10-years-jail-raping-underage-girl?utm_source=rss_feed

AIIB adds new member as development bank emarks on grand global mission

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Micronesian island of Nauru named as the 110th member of the Beijing-headquartered Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Thursday. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3280059/aiib-adds-new-member-development-bank-emarks-grand-global-mission?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia owes it to young victims of cult-linked group to start healing process

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The authorities have said little about the steps they will take to help the more than 550 children recover from their trauma. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3280040/malaysia-owes-it-young-victims-cult-linked-group-start-healing-process?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore says UN at an ‘inflection point’, seeks limits on Security Council’s veto powers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said reforms needed to ‘constrain the exercise of the veto’ by the five permanent members. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3280136/singapore-says-un-inflection-point-seeks-limits-security-councils-veto-powers?utm_source=rss_feed

World must agree nuclear plants are off limits even in wartime

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Ukraine war has exposed the vulnerability of civilian nuclear facilities when war erupts. Could a no-attack agreement plug the security gap? https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3279919/world-must-agree-nuclear-plants-are-limits-even-wartime?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesia’s reversal on sea sand export ban sparks backlash from threatened coastal communities

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Environmental activists warn lifting the ban could devastate marine life and endanger small islands already threatened by erosion. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3280080/indonesias-reversal-sea-sand-export-ban-slammed-threatened-coastal-communities?utm_source=rss_feed

Friday Briefing: New York City’s Mayor is Indicted

New York Times Plus, the control behind K-pop goes public. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/26/briefing/adams-indictment-netanyahu-election-interference.html