Asia Pacific – Page 82 – Prologue Journal

Singapore warns about meddling over supposed Communist Youth League of China-linked ads

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The deleted job offers on LinkedIn list two roles at a supposed Ngee Ann Polytechnic branch of the Communist Party of China’s youth wing. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292341/singapore-warns-about-meddling-over-supposed-communist-youth-league-china-linked-ads?utm_source=rss_feed

Will South Korea draw closer to China if ties with US worsen under Trump?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing may also see a potential new administration in Seoul as an avenue to improve ties between both sides, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292321/will-south-korea-draw-closer-china-if-ties-us-worsen-under-trump?utm_source=rss_feed

Prosecutors in Taiwan Indict Ko Wen-je, Former Presidential Candidate

New York Times The prosecutors asserted that Ko Wen-je, a former mayor, took bribes. He and his supports have maintained that the charges are a political vendetta. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/world/asia/taiwan-presidential-candidate-indicted.html

20 Years Since the Deadly Tsunami in Asia

New York Times A look back at the horrible loss of life. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/world/asia/tsunami-anniversary-photos.html

Indian Ocean Tsunami Was the Deadliest in History. 20 Years Later, Challenges Still Remain.

New York Times Experts said they were “blind” to the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. Twenty years later, working toward a world without tsunami deaths is a challenge. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/science/tsunami-2004-20th-anniversary.html

Still Sounding Young at 85, She Is the Voice of Old Japan

New York Times Midori Kato is the last original member of the cast of “Sazae-san,” a cartoon series that premiered in 1969 and never quite joined the modern world. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/world/asia/japan-society-television-cartoon-sazae.html

Can Malaysia’s Mahathir outwit ‘common enemy’ Anwar over Pedra Branca row?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A recommendation for a probe into Mahathir Mohamad over the island saga has triggered the ex-leader into forming an anti-Anwar coalition. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292274/can-malaysias-mahathir-outwit-common-enemy-anwar-over-pedra-branca-row?utm_source=rss_feed

Korean actress Han So-hee’s mother given suspended jail term for operating gambling dens

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Identified only as A, Han’s mother was given a suspended prison sentence for running illegal gambling dens. Prosecutors lodged an appeal. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/news/article/3292290/korean-actress-han-so-hees-mother-given-suspended-jail-term-operating-gambling-dens?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan Airlines Cyber Attack Causes Flight Delays

New York Times The airline also temporarily stopped selling tickets for flights departing Thursday, but said that there was no impact on flight safety. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/business/japan-airlines-cyber-attack.html

Tokyo Plane Collision Was Caused by Human Error, Investigators Find

New York Times A report confirmed prior indications that a pilot’s misunderstanding of air traffic control directives, and a missed warning, caused the January accident. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/business/tokyo-haneda-plane-crash.html