Asia Pacific – Page 149 – Prologue Journal

Family of American Woman Held in China for 10 Years Asks for Help

New York Times Dawn Michelle Hunt, who is serving a life sentence, says she was duped into carrying drugs. Her family says she is seriously ill and should be sent home. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/11/world/asia/china-us-woman-imprisoned.html

How Modi’s BJP turned bulldozers into a ‘deadly weapon’ against Muslim homes in India

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Victims urge the Supreme Court to stop Muslim-owned properties being arbitrarily razed under the guise of removing ‘illegal’ structures. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3277994/how-modis-bjp-turned-bulldozers-deadly-weapon-against-muslim-homes-india?utm_source=rss_feed

Tear gas, stun grenades and manure let fly in clashes at Australia military expo

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Anti-war activists rallied against the showcase of weapons, citing Canberra’s stance on the Gaza conflict as a primary motivator. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3278039/tear-gas-stun-grenades-and-manure-let-fly-clashes-australia-military-expo?utm_source=rss_feed

Chip war: former Samsung executives arrested for allegedly stealing tech for China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. South Korean police says the two people leaked memory technologies to Chinese officials trying to replicate a semiconductor factory. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3278031/chip-war-former-samsung-executives-arrested-allegedly-stealing-tech-china?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore gives go ahead for cashless gambling at its casinos – but not cryptocurrencies

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cashless betting will allow players at gaming tables and machines to use virtual credits, but not cryptocurrencies, from e-wallets. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278030/singapore-gives-go-ahead-cashless-gambling-its-casinos-not-cryptocurrencies?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Heart of fairness’: Papua New Guinea PM Marape bullish as no-confidence vote looms

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. It marks the fifth challenge to Marape’s leadership over a Pacific nation wracked by violence, instability – and a geopolitical tug of war. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3277992/heart-fairness-papua-new-guinea-pm-marape-bullish-no-confidence-vote-looms?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan on alert as Chinese flotilla approaches to join forces with Russia for drills

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts label the joint exercises a ‘provocative’ display of military unity, designed to send a message to Tokyo and Washington. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3277977/japan-alert-chinese-flotilla-approaches-join-forces-russia-drills?utm_source=rss_feed

Summit planned to seek ways to ‘talk sense’ into China, Philippines envoy says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. At least 20 nations will take part in the talks on the sidelines of this month’s UN General Assembly, amid disputes in the South China Sea. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278017/summit-planned-seek-ways-talk-sense-china-philippines-envoy-says?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s Fukushima peaches debut at Harrods, marking milestone since 2011 nuclear disaster

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The fruit is now available at the luxury London department store, in a Japanese push to address safety concerns amid a global campaign to restore trust. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3277934/japans-fukushima-peaches-debut-harrods-marking-milestone-2011-nuclear-disaster?utm_source=rss_feed

UK’s King Charles to visit Australia and Samoa in test of stamina after cancer diagnosis

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The British monarch is slowly returning to public duties, and the decision to take such a long journey will be seen as a sign of his recovery. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3278016/uks-king-charles-visit-australia-and-samoa-test-stamina-after-cancer-diagnosis?utm_source=rss_feed