Asia Pacific – Page 841 – Prologue Journal

G20 Declaration Omits Criticism of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

New York Times American officials defended the agreement, saying it built on the statement released last year and that the United States was still pressing for peace in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/09/world/asia/g20-biden-russia-ukraine-war.html

Couple demand refund from Singapore Airlines after sitting next to drooling, snorting dog for 13 hours

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A New Zealand husband and wife were on a flight from Paris to Singapore seated next to a dog that was ‘snorting’ and passing wind throughout the journey. They say they weren’t informed before…

Vietnam in Secret Talks to Buy Arms From Russia

New York Times Defying U.S. sanctions, a Vietnamese government document lays out a plan to buy Russian weapons, which officials see as a way to upgrade its military as a hedge against China. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/09/world/asia/vietnam-russia-arms-deal.html

Presidential vote in Maldives – nation that’s a hotbed of rivalry between India and China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Seeking a second term is Ibrahim Mohamed Solih who pursues ties with India. His main rival is Mohamed Muizzu whose party banked on China for support. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3233985/presidential-vote-maldives-nation-thats-hotbed-rivalry-between-india-and-china?utm_source=rss_feed

Japanese business leaders tour China to spur investment as political ties turn frosty over Fukushima

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trade groups from Japan attempt to maintain ‘business as usual’ and build rapport with Chinese peers despite growing antipathy over Tokyo’s release of waste water into Pacific. https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3233983/japanese-business-leaders-tour-china-spur-investment-political-ties-turn-frosty-over-fukushima?utm_source=rss_feed

Rail and shipping project linking India to Middle East and Europe to be announced at G20 could counter China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The corridor would enable greater trade among the countries, including energy products, and could counter China’s massive infrastructure programme. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3233982/rail-and-shipping-project-linking-india-middle-east-and-europe-be-announced-g20-could-counter-china?utm_source=rss_feed

As West exploits India-China cracks, Asia must rise above the divisive ideology

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From G20 to Brics, the more the West seeks to weaken the India-China axis crucial to regional cooperation, the more Asia’s statesmen must stand together. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3233733/west-exploits-india-china-cracks-asia-must-rise-above-divisive-ideology?utm_source=rss_feed

G20 admits African Union as permanent member at New Delhi summit

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The African Union, a continental body of 55 member states, now has the same status as the European Union – the only regional bloc with a full membership. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3233980/g20-admits-african-union-permanent-member-new-delhi-summit?utm_source=rss_feed

West ‘created’ modern China by making it factory of the world, says India’s Rahul Gandhi

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said the US and Europe had facilitated China’s ‘coercive production model’, and he advised the West to establish a democracy-based manufacturing alternative with India. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3233947/west-created-modern-china-making-it-factory-world-says-indias-rahul-gandhi?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korea marks founding day with parade, deepens ties with China and Russia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un observed the parade and held meetings with a visiting Chinese delegation led by Vice-Premier Liu Guozhong. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3233971/north-korea-marks-founding-day-parade-deepens-ties-china-russia?utm_source=rss_feed