Asia Pacific – Page 42 – Prologue Journal

Is US naval activity in Philippine waters to counter China’s Typhon objection?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. USNS Victorious’ presence near Luzon is to signal Washington’s commitment to the Philippines amid the Typhon row with China, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293024/us-naval-activity-philippine-waters-counter-chinas-typhon-objection?utm_source=rss_feed

In a Trump 2.0 trade war against China, Vietnam stands to benefit again

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With its growing hi-tech manufacturing and US partnership in trade and security, Vietnam will be a critical beneficiary of the economic fallout. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3292900/trump-20-trade-war-against-china-vietnam-stands-benefit-again?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia’s uncovered secret war plans target 160 sites in Japan and South Korea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Leaked Russian military documents reveal plans to target civilian infrastructure like nuclear power plants and tunnels, raising concerns about potential war crimes. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293037/russias-uncovered-secret-war-plans-target-160-sites-japan-and-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea’s Jeju Air crash: initial data extracted from black box to hear pilots’ last words

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A fuller account of what went wrong in the flight’s final moments is expected once authorities have analysed the black boxes. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293008/south-koreas-jeju-air-crash-initial-data-extracted-black-box-hear-pilots-last-words?utm_source=rss_feed

Man charged after New Zealand police officer killed in car-ramming attack

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two other officers were also injured in the incident in Nelson that a minister called ‘a very cowardly attack’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3293000/man-charged-after-new-zealand-police-officer-killed-car-ramming-attack?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysian police say body found in river may be missing teenage girl

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Selangor police have opened a murder probe and arrested three suspects including the victim’s boyfriend. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/article/3292995/malaysian-police-say-body-found-river-may-be-missing-teenage-girl?utm_source=rss_feed

Xi Jinping, China’s Leader, Nods to Economic Challenges

New York Times In a New Year’s address, Xi Jinping made a rare acknowledgment of the flagging economy while reiterating the government’s growth targets. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/31/business/xi-jinping-china-economy.html

South Korean investigators warn anyone blocking Yoon’s arrest ‘could be prosecuted’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. An official said the arrest warrant for the impeached president would be executed within a January 6 deadline. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3292983/south-korean-investigators-warn-anyone-blocking-yoons-arrest-could-be-prosecuted?utm_source=rss_feed

Indian workers slowly replacing Palestinians in Israel’s construction industry

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But the imported workers still can’t fill the void left by 80,000 Palestinians banned from entering the country. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3292958/indian-workers-slowly-replacing-palestinians-israels-construction-industry?utm_source=rss_feed

North America declares victory over Asia’s giant ‘murder hornets’ 5 years after invasion

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officials say there have been no confirmed sightings of the aggressive species, native to Japan and other parts of East Asia, since 2021. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3292950/north-america-declares-victory-over-asias-giant-murder-hornets-5-years-after-invasion?utm_source=rss_feed