Asia Pacific – Page 8 – Prologue Journal

How SMIC, China’s Semiconductor Champion, Landed in the Heart of a Tech War

New York Times Efforts by the Beijing-backed Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, or SMIC, to break through innovation barriers have landed it in a geopolitical tech battle. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/technology/smic-china-us-trade-war.html

India direct flights to China could take off again after 4-year halt amid thaw in frosty ties

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Industry players say resuming flights is a sensible move as India and China’s economies are ‘intermeshed with each other’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3278765/india-direct-flights-china-could-take-again-after-4-year-halt-amid-thaw-frosty-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

China Frees American Pastor, David Lin, After Nearly 20 Years in Prison

New York Times David Lin had tried to open a Christian training center in Beijing. The United States considered him one of three Americans “wrongfully detained” by China. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/world/asia/china-american-pastor-david-lin.html

Violence in Papua New Guinea near Barrick Gold mine leaves up to 50 dead: ‘situation is dire’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The fighting, which began days ago, has forced the nearby New Porgera gold mine to halt operations, and the government has declared an emergency. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3278753/violence-papua-new-guinea-near-barrick-gold-mine-leaves-50-dead-situation-dire?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Balancing act’: as India pushes for peace in Ukraine, can it manage ties with Russia, West?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts say while India seeks to be a responsible global stakeholder and boost its strategic interests, its resources may be limited. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278756/balancing-act-india-pushes-peace-ukraine-can-it-manage-ties-russia-west?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan celebrates Shogun’s historic Emmy win, even if many haven’t seen the show

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While celebrating Hiroyuki Sanada’s historic achievement, many are now eager to watch the series and learn more about their country’s portrayal. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3278751/japan-celebrates-shoguns-historic-emmy-win-even-if-many-havent-seen-show?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore sets course for ‘bold changes’ to reinvigorate flagging stock market

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Singapore government is reviewing regulations, cutting listing costs, and boosting liquidity to attract new listings and increase trading activity. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278724/singapore-sets-course-bold-changes-reinvigorate-flagging-stock-market?utm_source=rss_feed

Forest City, Malaysia’s troubled China-backed project, to launch special financial zone Friday

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The special financial zone in Johor will offer incentives to boost investment and economic growth, focusing on key export sectors. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278719/forest-city-malaysias-china-backed-project-launch-special-financial-zone-friday?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s PAS pursues casino ban, diluting vow to widen base beyond Muslims

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The party showed strong support for banning gambling at its annual congress even as its leaders seek to make inroads with non-Muslim voters. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278708/malaysias-pas-pursues-casino-ban-diluting-vow-widen-base-beyond-muslims?utm_source=rss_feed

Seoul rooftop fire sparked by North Korea trash balloon

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. It marks the latest in a series of balloon-related fires linked to North Korea’s provocative trash balloon campaign. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3278698/seoul-rooftop-fire-sparked-north-korea-trash-balloon?utm_source=rss_feed