Asia Pacific – Page 116 – Prologue Journal

Philippines set to file criminal case against Chinese businessman Tony Yang

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tony, the elder brother of an economic adviser of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte, is accused of having links to illegal gaming operators. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3279909/philippines-set-file-criminal-case-against-chinese-businessman-tony-yang?utm_source=rss_feed

China Launched a Rocket With a Dummy Warhead Into the Pacific

New York Times The ballistic missile launch is a sign of the commitment of Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to continue strengthening the country’s Rocket Force and to project power in Asia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/25/world/asia/china-missile-rocket-force.html

Philippines urged to remove ‘divorce’ from marriage dissolution bill to enable passage

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Senate President Francis Escudero, who has proposed removing the word, says divorce proceedings should be accessible to all Filipinos. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3279887/philippines-urged-remove-divorce-marriage-dissolution-bill-enable-passage?utm_source=rss_feed

China should disarm before criticising US Typhon deployment: Philippines defence chief

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Gilberto Teodoro Jnr challenged China to dismantle its nuclear arsenal before criticising the presence of US missiles in the Philippines. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3279877/china-should-disarm-criticising-us-typhon-deployment-philippines-defence-chief?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan scientists uncover hundreds of huge desert doodles in Peru using AI

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Nazca lines, massive etchings on the desert floor depicting animals, plants and imaginary beings, have fascinated scientists for decades. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3279857/japan-scientists-uncover-hundreds-huge-desert-doodles-peru-using-ai?utm_source=rss_feed

Cambodia’s ‘shocking’ exit from development deal with Vietnam, Laos shakes its reputation

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts say Prime Minister Hun Manet bowing to opposition pressure casts doubt on his government’s commitment to regional cooperation. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3279858/cambodias-shocking-exit-development-deal-vietnam-laos-shakes-its-reputation?utm_source=rss_feed

Taiwan and U.S. Work to Counter China’s Drone Dominance

New York Times Officials hope that Taiwan can become a bigger player in the supply chain for drones, a move that would also help blunt any threats posed to the island by China. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/25/world/asia/us-taiwan-drones-china.html

A Litmus Test in Japan: Can Spouses Have Different Surnames?

New York Times The nine candidates vying to become prime minister have been differentiated by their stances on a law requiring married couples to share a family name. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/25/world/asia/japan-election-surnames.html

Armoured vehicle crash in Australia injures 12 Singapore troops

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singapore’s military is conducting its largest overseas exercise on an stretch of Australian coastline four times larger than the city state. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3279847/armoured-vehicle-crash-australia-injures-12-singapore-troops?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese esports firm launches multi-title tournament in Asia with Saudi Arabia backing

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Esports Asian Champions League from Tencent-backed VSPO will start next year with seven to 10 undisclosed titles. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3279810/chinese-esports-firm-launches-multi-title-tournament-asia-saudi-arabia-backing?utm_source=rss_feed