Asia Pacific – Page 74 – Prologue Journal

North Korea sending troops to Russian army, Zelensky says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘It is no longer just about transferring weapons. It is actually about the transfer of people from North Korea,’ Ukrainian president said. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3282218/north-korea-sending-troops-russian-army-zelensky-says?utm_source=rss_feed

How South China Sea disputes are uniting Asean states

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Southeast Asian nations may take different tacks on China, but they share an interest in cooperating to defend their core interests. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3281677/how-south-china-sea-disputes-are-uniting-asean-states?utm_source=rss_feed

Monday Briefing: The U.S. to Deploy Troops to Israel

New York Times Plus, 200,000 stories of Modern Love. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/13/briefing/us-troops-poll-ladakh.html

China’s drive for tech self-sufficiency is already paying off

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Facing an uncertain future, China’s pivot towards self-reliance and technological innovation will cement its position on the world stage. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3281972/chinas-drive-tech-self-sufficiency-already-paying?utm_source=rss_feed

Pakistan’s SCO summit overshadowed by militant violence, political unrest

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Indian Foreign Minister, the Russian Prime Minister, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang will be among senior regional government officials. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3282183/pakistans-sco-summit-overshadowed-militant-violence-political-unrest?utm_source=rss_feed

Sayonara, Olympics: why did top Japanese firms end pricey Games sponsorships?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Controversy over lack of athlete support, corruption likely among factors for Toyota, Bridgestone and Panasonic’s withdrawal, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3282040/sayonara-olympics-why-did-top-japanese-firms-end-pricey-games-sponsorships?utm_source=rss_feed

Can the Government Get People to Have More Babies?

New York Times Japan has been trying to boost its fertility rate for 30 years. Now the rest of the rich world is, too. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/13/world/asia/birth-rate-fertility-policy-japan.html

How best to respond to hatred? With reason and kindness

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In the midst of tribal politics, communities can bridge divides and avoid the vicious cycle of violence and revenge – through dialogue. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3281719/how-best-respond-hatred-reason-and-kindness?utm_source=rss_feed

Ladakh’s Local Hero Wants India to Pay Attention to His People

New York Times The activist Sonam Wangchuk is leading protests to demand more autonomy for India’s remote Ladakh region, which shares borders with China and Pakistan. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/13/world/asia/ladakh-india-wangchuk.html

Pakistan militants kill 21 Balochistan mine workers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The insurgent Baloch Liberation Army, a militant separatist group in Pakistan, denied involvement in the attack and condemned the violence. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3282176/pakistan-militants-kill-21-balochistan-mine-workers?utm_source=rss_feed