Asia Pacific – Page 72 – Prologue Journal

Malaysia defends Chinese ships’ visit to Penang after criticism over ‘convivial’ welcome

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Defence chief says the visit did not breach national regulations, despite criticism that Malaysia is sending the wrong message to its Asean peers. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3282327/malaysia-defends-chinese-ships-visit-penang-after-criticism-over-convivial-welcome?utm_source=rss_feed

India’s wave of cyberattacks prompts calls for tougher rules and countermeasures

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Among the entities that have been targeted by hackers were Star Health Insurance, the Supreme Court and SMEs. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3282324/indias-wave-cyberattacks-prompts-calls-tougher-rules-and-countermeasures?utm_source=rss_feed

Nepal record-setting teen climber Nima Rinji returns home to hero’s welcome

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 18-year-old, who has scaled the world’s 14 highest peaks, said Sherpas ‘are not just guides, we are trailblazers’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3282311/nepal-record-setting-teen-climber-nima-rinji-returns-home-heros-welcome?utm_source=rss_feed

China eyes route for C919 into Southeast Asia, with landlocked Laos on the radar

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China said it appreciated Laos’ interest in and intention to cooperate on Chinese commercial aircraft without naming the C919 or ARJ21. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3282255/china-eyes-route-c919-southeast-asia-landlocked-laos-radar?utm_source=rss_feed

Why is Malaysia’s social media buzzing over Alice Chang and her sister Adeline?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. One of the sisters, Alice Chang, became notorious after a video of her at an Auntie Anne pretzel outlet kissing a piece of dough went viral. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3282294/why-malaysias-social-media-buzzing-over-alice-chang-and-her-sister-adeline?utm_source=rss_feed

Killing of Japanese Boy Leaves Chinese Asking: Is This My Country?

New York Times Angry at what they view as China’s state-led xenophobia, taught in schools and prevalent online, some people are taking action, even at personal risk. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/14/business/japanese-boy-stabbing-china.html

Will arrest of Alice Guo-linked Pogo ‘kingpin’ in Philippines expose larger conspiracy?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities say Lyu Dong operated a ‘a network of scam farms’, including a Pogo facility in the town where Guo formerly served as mayor. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3282274/will-arrest-alice-guo-linked-pogo-kingpin-philippines-expose-larger-conspiracy?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s Stock Markets Rebound on Promises to Help Businesses

New York Times Assurances from government officials on plans to strengthen the private sector offset a lack of specifics about economic stimulus. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/14/business/china-stocks-csi-300.html

Japan yakuza member arrested on suspicion of insurance fraud after cutting off own finger

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Masahiro Nouchi claimed he had lost his finger in an industrial accident, with his medical costs covered by national health insurance. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3282270/japan-yakuza-member-arrested-suspicion-insurance-fraud-after-cutting-own-finger?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s Anwar to unveil bold budget with tax hikes and subsidy cuts: analysts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to table an expansionary budget amid rising confidence in Malaysia’s economic outlook. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3282260/malaysias-anwar-unveil-bold-budget-tax-hikes-and-subsidy-cuts-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed