Asia Pacific – Page 27 – Prologue Journal

Singapore considers law to safeguard racial groups against foreign interference

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. If the bill is passed, organisations would have to disclose foreign and anonymous donations, foreign affiliations and their leadership composition. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3293736/singapore-considers-law-safeguard-racial-groups-against-foreign-interference?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s ‘monster’ coastguard ship tests Philippines’ South China Sea resolve

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Observers interpret the presence of the 165-metre vessel near Scarborough Shoal as a warning to Manila about its military ties with the US. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293721/chinas-monster-coastguard-ship-tests-philippines-south-china-sea-resolve?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s Najib scores court victory, Indian-Americans slam Trump: 7 Asia highlights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Russia’s secret war plans to Japan’s mochi problem, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3293729/malaysias-najib-scores-court-victory-indian-americans-slam-trump-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable

New York Times The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/07/world/asia/taiwan-internet-cable-china.html

What We Know About HMPV, the Virus Spreading in China

New York Times While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago, medical experts say. HMPV is common and decades old. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/07/health/hmpv-virus-china.html

What’s driving South Korea’s political chaos?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law for mere hours, but the fallout continues to shake the nation. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293687/whats-driving-south-koreas-political-chaos?utm_source=rss_feed

U.S. Adds Tencent to Chinese Military Companies Blacklist

New York Times Tencent’s shares plunged nearly 10 percent after it was designated a military company. The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL was also added to the list. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/business/us-chinese-military-companies-tencent-catl.html

Australia’s prime minister joins intense debate over beach cabanas

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Portable cabanas used to reserve spots on Australian beaches are ‘un-Australian’, says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3293672/australias-prime-minister-joins-intense-debate-over-beach-cabanas?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korea’s hypersonic missile test puts US, and Trump, on notice

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The hypersonic missile’s reported capabilities put US bases in Guam within reach, though Kim Jong-un insists it is purely defensive. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293683/north-koreas-hypersonic-missile-test-puts-us-and-trump-notice?utm_source=rss_feed

Strong Earthquake Hits Western China

New York Times The 7.1-magnitude quake, which struck the Tibet region, was felt in neighboring Nepal. Chinese state media said there had been deaths in at least three townships. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/asia/china-tibet-nepal-quake.html