Asia Pacific – Page 143 – Prologue Journal

Chinese graduates’ job pressures, Harris and Trump’s tough talk on China: 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 Hongkongers having to pay to enter the UK to Chinese graduates’ job woes, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3278338/chinese-graduates-job-pressures-harris-and-trumps-tough-talk-china-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia trade minister urges Asean centrality, cooperation: ‘we will all be winners’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Speaking at the Hong Kong-Asean Summit 2024, Malaysia’s Tengku Zafrul Aziz says global businesses need ‘neutral’ Asean as a partner. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3278352/malaysia-trade-minister-urges-asean-centrality-cooperation-we-will-all-be-winners?utm_source=rss_feed

Pope’s Grueling Asia Tour Points Toward a Less Western Church

New York Times The long trip by a frail, 87-year-old pope was seen as a bold endeavor and a muscular step for a global church looking East. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/world/asia/francis-pope-asia-trip.html

Pakistan Begins Vaccination Program Against Polio

New York Times The resurgence is part of a global revival of a disease once close to being eradicated, but geographic and cultural factors magnify Pakistan’s challenge. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/world/asia/pakistan-polio.html

Feud between Philippines’ Duterte and Marcos camps worsens over embezzlement allegations

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The budget for Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s office has been slashed as she alleges an impeachment ‘plot’ against her. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278301/feud-between-philippines-duterte-and-marcos-camps-worsens-over-embezzlement-allegations?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea’s global baby adoption programme leaves ‘gaping hole’ in adoptee’s heart

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China has banned overseas adoptions of locally-born children but South Korea’s international adoption programme is still going on. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3278215/south-koreas-global-baby-adoption-programme-leaves-gaping-hole-adoptees-heart?utm_source=rss_feed

Elon Musk calls Australia ‘fascists’, attacks social media laws targeting misinformation

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The proposed legislation to combat digital misinformation is the latest fight between Australia’s government and global tech giants. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3278334/elon-musk-calls-australia-fascists-attacks-social-media-laws-targeting-misinformation?utm_source=rss_feed

Was North Korea’s latest missile launch meant to sway US election, test weapons for Ukraine war?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The missile launches come after Pyongyang warned Seoul and Washington of a ‘dear price’ for joint military exercises. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278260/was-north-koreas-latest-missile-launch-meant-sway-us-election-test-weapons-ukraine-war?utm_source=rss_feed

Trump ally Laura Loomer in racism row after ‘curry’ jab at Kamala Harris’ Indian heritage

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The conspiracy theorist was called out for her comments by both the White House and Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3278326/trump-ally-laura-loomer-racism-row-after-curry-jab-kamala-harris-indian-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed

Friday Briefing: U.S. May Let Ukraine Use Long-range Weapons

New York Times Plus, will Taylor Swift’s endorsement affect the U.S. election? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/briefing/ukraine-election-spacewalk.html