Asia Pacific – Page 14 – Prologue Journal

Japan poet known for Peanuts and Astro Boy, Shuntaro Tanikawa, dies at 92

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Shuntaro Tanikawa explored the poetic, not only in the repetitive music of the spoken word but also the magic hidden in little things. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3287158/japans-shuntaro-tanikawa-poet-known-peanuts-and-astro-boy-dies-92?utm_source=rss_feed

South China Sea: Philippines and US sign pact to plug maritime intelligence gaps

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The deal gives Manila access to capabilities like advanced satellite imagery that analysts say will help counter China’s grey-zone tactics. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287144/south-china-sea-philippines-and-us-sign-pact-plug-maritime-intelligence-gaps?utm_source=rss_feed

Tens of thousands of Maori march on New Zealand’s parliament

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Protesters oppose a bill drafted by a minor coalition party that aims to redefine a founding treaty of the country dating back to 1840. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3287145/tens-thousands-maori-supporters-march-new-zealands-parliament?utm_source=rss_feed

Trump’s new China tariffs could give potent, brief boost to Southeast Asia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Though China tariffs would make factories in Vietnam or Thailand more appealing, analysts said other restrictions could wipe out those gains. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3287087/trumps-new-china-tariffs-could-give-potent-brief-boost-southeast-asia?utm_source=rss_feed

Dozens of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders Sentenced in Mass Trial

New York Times The 45 defendants, including Joshua Wong, were at the forefront of the opposition movement crushed by Beijing. Many have already been in jail for years. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/asia/hong-kong-democrats-sentenced.html

Singapore’s Lawrence Wong calls Donald Trump to congratulate US-president elect

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singapore’s prime minister previously wrote a letter to Trump, congratulating him on his ‘overwhelming mandate’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287134/singapores-lawrence-wong-calls-donald-trump-congratulate-us-president-elect?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore says launderers who surrendered US$1.4 billion are free to go – but can’t return

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Much of the illicit funds in the record money laundering scandal came from illegal gambling and unlicensed money lending in China. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287129/singapore-says-launderers-who-surrendered-us14-billion-are-free-go-cant-return?utm_source=rss_feed

At Philippines’ South China Sea forum, deep divisions surface in clash of narratives

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As the ramming of ships and use of water cannons dominated discussions, questions arose about the legality of China’s actions. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287097/philippines-south-china-sea-forum-deep-divisions-surface-clash-narratives?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia-North Korea pact is striking in its strategic ambiguity

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The text of the treaty suggests the partnership will function more as a strategic hedge than a definitive bond. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3286724/russia-north-korea-pact-striking-its-strategic-ambiguity?utm_source=rss_feed

Tuesday Briefing: Ukraine is Poised to Strike inside Russia

New York Times Plus, revelations from a kids’ soccer coach. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/briefing/ukraine-trump-deportation-gaza.html