Asia Pacific – Page 136 – Prologue Journal

The Philippines must think fast to handle South China Sea disputes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As tensions with China escalate, Philippine strategists are divided on how to protect the Southeast Asian nation’s maritime security. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3278438/philippines-must-think-fast-handle-south-china-sea-disputes?utm_source=rss_feed

Tuesday Briefing: Suspect is Charged in Apparent Trump Shooting Attempt

New York Times Plus, why you should binge “Shogun.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/briefing/trump-shooting-titan-china.html

A.I. Pioneers Call for Protections Against ‘Catastrophic Risks’

New York Times Scientists from the United States, China and other nations called for an international authority to oversee artificial intelligence. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/business/china-ai-safety.html

How SMIC, China’s Semiconductor Champion, Landed in the Heart of a Tech War

New York Times Efforts by the Beijing-backed Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, or SMIC, to break through innovation barriers have landed it in a geopolitical tech battle. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/technology/smic-china-us-trade-war.html

India direct flights to China could take off again after 4-year halt amid thaw in frosty ties

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Industry players say resuming flights is a sensible move as India and China’s economies are ‘intermeshed with each other’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3278765/india-direct-flights-china-could-take-again-after-4-year-halt-amid-thaw-frosty-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

China Frees American Pastor, David Lin, After Nearly 20 Years in Prison

New York Times David Lin had tried to open a Christian training center in Beijing. The United States considered him one of three Americans “wrongfully detained” by China. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/world/asia/china-american-pastor-david-lin.html

Violence in Papua New Guinea near Barrick Gold mine leaves up to 50 dead: ‘situation is dire’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The fighting, which began days ago, has forced the nearby New Porgera gold mine to halt operations, and the government has declared an emergency. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3278753/violence-papua-new-guinea-near-barrick-gold-mine-leaves-50-dead-situation-dire?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Balancing act’: as India pushes for peace in Ukraine, can it manage ties with Russia, West?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts say while India seeks to be a responsible global stakeholder and boost its strategic interests, its resources may be limited. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278756/balancing-act-india-pushes-peace-ukraine-can-it-manage-ties-russia-west?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan celebrates Shogun’s historic Emmy win, even if many haven’t seen the show

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While celebrating Hiroyuki Sanada’s historic achievement, many are now eager to watch the series and learn more about their country’s portrayal. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3278751/japan-celebrates-shoguns-historic-emmy-win-even-if-many-havent-seen-show?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore sets course for ‘bold changes’ to reinvigorate flagging stock market

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Singapore government is reviewing regulations, cutting listing costs, and boosting liquidity to attract new listings and increase trading activity. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278724/singapore-sets-course-bold-changes-reinvigorate-flagging-stock-market?utm_source=rss_feed