Asia Pacific – Page 18 – Prologue Journal

South Korea Tackles a New Crime Wave: Deepfake Sex Videos

New York Times Men in chat rooms have been victimizing women they know by putting their faces on pornographic clips. Some Korean women say the only thing new about it is the technology. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/world/asia/south-korea-deepfake-videos.html

Apple starts iPhone 16 production in India, diversifying supply chain away from China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The move reflects a broader trend of companies moving production away from China, with India emerging as a key beneficiary. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3278143/apple-starts-iphone-16-production-india-diversifying-supply-chain-away-china?utm_source=rss_feed

Young Chinese Émigrés Confront America’s Brutal Visa Lottery

New York Times For Chinese seeking educational opportunity, the United States has long been the top spot, but as more want to stay to work, their paths are full of roadblocks. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/business/chinese-h1b-visa.html

South China Sea: Philippines, Beijing hold ‘frank’ talks amid Sabina Shoal feud

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The meeting came at a time of heightened tensions in Sabina Shoal, where the two nations have accused each other of ramming their vessels. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278172/south-china-sea-philippines-beijing-hold-frank-talks-amid-sabina-shoal-feud?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesia’s US$20 billion Bali LRT raises eyebrows over heavy China reliance

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The project has also prompted concerns over its funding source and possible traffic jams. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3278133/indonesias-us20-billion-bali-lrt-raises-eyebrows-over-heavy-china-reliance?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s plan to reuse Fukushima soil for infrastructure gains IAEA support despite concerns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The IAEA claims the soil meets safety standards, but critics argue spreading the contamination is dangerous and could lead to increased cancer risks. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278105/japans-plan-reuse-fukushima-soil-infrastructure-gains-iaea-support-despite-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

How Chinese with disabilities are inspiring a more inclusive country

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China must enforce its disability rights laws and improve accessibility, but social attitudes also need to shift beyond discrimination and pity. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3278041/how-chinese-disabilities-are-inspiring-more-inclusive-country?utm_source=rss_feed

Thursday Briefing: Who Won the Harris-Trump Debate?

New York Times Plus, a video game provokes outrage. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/11/briefing/debate-ukraine-mexico.html

India to impose up to 30 per cent tariffs on some steel imports from China, Vietnam

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Welded stainless steel pipes and tubes exported by China and Vietnam will be taxed for the next five years. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3278145/india-impose-30-cent-tariffs-some-steel-imports-china-vietnam?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Alarming details’ uncovered in allegations against Philippine celebrity preacher

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Apollo Quiboloy faces a raft of charges in the Philippines and the US including sex trafficking, money laundering and child abuse. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278142/alarming-details-uncovered-allegations-against-philippine-celebrity-preacher?utm_source=rss_feed