Asia Pacific – Page 56 – Prologue Journal

Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur airport targeted by exotic animal traffickers: watchdog

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysian authorities seized over 74,000 animals and 194 tonnes of wildlife parts from 2014 to 2023, according to wildlife watchdog Traffic. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3298358/malaysias-kuala-lumpur-airport-targeted-exotic-animal-traffickers-watchdog?utm_source=rss_feed

When Will China’s Leader Talk to Trump?

New York Times Xi Jinping seems to be in no rush to engage with President Trump, who has sent mixed signals about when a call might happen (or whether it already has). https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/world/asia/trump-xi-china-talks.html

China and Vietnam cause most damage to South China Sea’s corals: report

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The report, which also lists the Philippines, Malaysia and Taiwan, says the claimants’ activities have caused ‘irreparable’ damage. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3298333/china-and-vietnam-cause-most-damage-south-china-seas-corals-report?utm_source=rss_feed

What Modi and India Can Offer Trump on Trade

New York Times As two-way trade expands, India’s surplus is growing. President Trump is expected to press Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lower tariffs. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/business/trump-modi-tariffs-india.html

Modi Hopes a White House Visit Will Keep India Out of Trump’s Cross Hairs

New York Times India is acutely aware that trade and immigration issues are a potential double whammy. But it believes it can preserve growing ties. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/world/asia/modi-trump-white-house-visit.html

City in Japan near Mount Fuji turns empty commercial spaces into lodgings for tourists

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In Shizuoka, Japan, commercial spaces are being turned into guest accommodation to draw more visitors and help revitalise the city’s economy. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3298210/city-japan-near-mount-fuji-turns-empty-commercial-spaces-lodgings-tourists?utm_source=rss_feed

China, the Cook Islands – and New Zealand’s struggle for influence in the Pacific

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. By signing a deal with Beijing, the Cook Islands is asserting its independence – in a stark challenge to New Zealand’s Pacific strategy. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3298319/china-cook-islands-and-new-zealands-struggle-influence-pacific?utm_source=rss_feed

Trump has fired his first tariff salvo at China. Are Japan and South Korea next?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With their sizeable trade surpluses, the US president may make the two Asian countries targets for his next round of import duties. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3298315/trump-has-fired-first-tariff-salvo-china-are-japan-and-south-korea-next?utm_source=rss_feed

Trump’s Gaza plan has ‘world boiling like a porridge pot’, North Korea says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. North Korean state media has denounced the US proposal to take over Gaza and relocate Palestinians, accusing Washington of extortion. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3298301/trumps-gaza-plan-has-world-boiling-porridge-pot-says-north-korea?utm_source=rss_feed

In Singapore, horse therapy for the elderly gallops into gear

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The initiative aims to tap into the therapeutic power of miniature horses to help elderly residents improve their health and well-being. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3298300/singapore-horse-therapy-elderly-gallops-gear?utm_source=rss_feed