Asia Pacific – Page 3 – Prologue Journal

China has raised its retirement age. How does this compare to other countries?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Recently announced increases to China’s retirement age have received global attention – but what have other countries done? https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3279003/china-has-raised-its-retirement-age-how-does-compare-other-countries?utm_source=rss_feed

Child, 10, Stabbed Near Japanese School in China

New York Times The child was wounded and a 44-year-old man was in custody, the police said. Other Japanese schools in China warned parents and students to be cautious. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/asia/child-stabbed-japan-china.html

Kashmiris Are Voting Again. But Do They Have a Voice?

New York Times An election that began on Wednesday will restore some of the self-rule India took away in 2019. But a lasting chill has fallen over Kashmir. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/asia/kashmir-election.html

Why we must follow Pacific Islands’ lead on climate change

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pacific Islands nations show how cooperation can transcend national boundaries to address common challenges effectively. They need support. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3278868/why-we-must-follow-pacific-islands-lead-climate-change?utm_source=rss_feed

South China Sea: Manila says it has a plan if Beijing takes over Sabina Shoal. What is it?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Taking up an offer from the US to escort its resupply missions is one of the Philippines’ potential ‘contingency plans’, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278997/south-china-sea-manila-says-it-has-plan-if-beijing-takes-over-sabina-shoal-what-it?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesia cracks down on unruly tourists to preserve Bali’s culture and charm

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The island is prioritising quality tourism, welcoming visitors who respect local customs and traditions, and deporting violators. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3279000/indonesia-cracks-down-unruly-tourists-preserve-balis-culture-and-charm?utm_source=rss_feed

Australian police arrest dozens after infiltrating encrypted messaging app Ghost

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Australia in 2022 joined a Europol-led global task force targeting Ghost, an encrypted global communications app developed for criminals. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3278998/australian-police-arrest-dozens-after-infiltrating-encrypted-messaging-app-ghost?utm_source=rss_feed

Google, Facebook meetings rumoured for Vietnam party chief’s US agenda

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. To Lam’s trip to the United States has not been formally announced, but officials said he would travel there on Saturday to speak at the UN. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278995/google-facebook-meetings-rumoured-vietnam-party-chiefs-us-agenda?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korea may sell nuclear bomb-making materials to rogue states, experts warn

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. North Korea’s uranium production already surpasses what it needs for its own security and could fuel illicit arms programmes worldwide. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3278982/north-korea-may-sell-nuclear-bomb-making-materials-rogue-states-experts-warn?utm_source=rss_feed

Ninth member of Malaysian cult-linked group charged in child sex abuse scandal

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The group, accused of running shelters where children were abused, faces a widening probe, including the freezing of numerous bank accounts. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278979/ninth-member-malaysian-cult-linked-group-charged-child-sex-abuse-scandal?utm_source=rss_feed