Asia Pacific – Page 1272 – Prologue Journal

China the ‘natural suspect’ behind military upgrades on Myanmar islands near India

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Myanmar doesn’t have the financial or technical capabilities to carry out the military modernisation seen on the Coco Islands, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3216578/china-natural-suspect-behind-military-upgrades-myanmar-islands-near-india?utm_source=rss_feed

He was born in Singapore and used to be ‘pretty homeless’. Now he lives in a tiny house made from shipping containers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fabian Low began working on his tiny home, on the outskirts of New Zealand’s largest city, in 2020. He says he ‘hit the jackpot with the location’ – but the house measures just 330…

China-Australia reach deal to resolve barley dispute, suspend WTO case, Australian foreign minister Penny Wong says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Foreign minister Penny Wong says Australia will suspend its case at the World Trade Organization while China conducts a review into duties imposed on Australian barley. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3216624/china-australia-reach-deal-resolve-barley-dispute-suspend-wto-case-australian-foreign-minister-penny?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Embarrassing’ US leak sparks spying concerns in South Korea, complicates push to arm Ukraine

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A trove of leaked classified documents that suggest Washington has been listening in on internal discussions among top South Korean security officials will complicate a US push for Seoul to arm Ukraine, analysts say.…

South China Sea: Asean needs to compromise with China to settle protracted code of conduct dispute

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. After 20 years of negotiations and growing flare-ups in the disputed waters, the delay has produced more mistrust and arguably benefited powerful parties. Compromise may be the only realistic way for Asean claimants to…

Japan’s ‘ama’ divers struggle to stay afloat as rising sea temperatures erode incomes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ama diver numbers are declining as rising seawater temperatures reduce catches, making it exceedingly difficult to sustain a living in the profession. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3216602/japans-ama-divers-struggle-stay-afloat-rising-sea-temperatures-erode-incomes?utm_source=rss_feed

Your Tuesday Briefing: China’s Display of Force Around Taiwan

New York Times Also, President Biden prepares to visit Northern Ireland and Ireland. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/briefing/china-taiwan-biden-ireland-asia.html

Antony Blinken to meet with Vietnam officials in Hanoi en route to G7 meeting in Japan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US secretary of state adds the stop to further relations based on ‘the kind of Indo-Pacific’ both nations want to see, an aide says. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3216612/antony-blinken-meet-vietnam-officials-hanoi-en-route-g7-meeting-japan?utm_source=rss_feed

US sharing of intelligence with India in border clash with China seen as pivotal in partnership

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Real-time information, including satellite imagery, about Chinese positions was provided and ‘enraged’ Beijing, according to report. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3216606/us-sharing-intelligence-india-border-clash-china-seen-pivotal-partnership?utm_source=rss_feed

Dalai Lama Apologizes Over an Exchange With a Boy

New York Times In a video, the 87-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader sticks out his tongue and asks the child to “suck” it. His office said the actions had been lighthearted. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/asia/dalai-lama-boy.html