Asia Pacific – Page 852 – Prologue Journal

Peruvian, Japanese archaeologists find pre-Incan ancestor worship site in Peru dating to 800-1000 AD

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Peruvian and Japanese archaeologists have found a Wari-era ancestor worship site north of Lima containing burial chambers, human remains and ceramic offerings. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3233243/peruvian-japanese-archaeologists-find-pre-incan-ancestor-worship-site-peru-dating-800-1000-ad?utm_source=rss_feed

India’s export ban rattles global rice market as prices continue to surge

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Global rice prices have surged again after India imposed a total export ban, as analysts warn that poor consumers will feel the brunt. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3233239/indias-export-ban-rattles-global-rice-market-prices-continue-surge?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore’s K. Shanmugam, Vivian Balakrishnan sue Lee Hsien Yang for defamation over Ridout rental allegations

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan have sued Lee Hsien Yang for defamation over allegations about the Singapore ministers’ rental of two bungalows at Ridout Road. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3233237/singapores-k-shanmugam-vivian-balakrishnan-sue-lee-hsien-yang-defamation-over-ridout-rental?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesian soldiers’ alleged killing of an Acehnese man triggers painful memories of military abuses

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The death of an Acehnese man has triggered painful memories of Indonesia’s violent crackdown in the province and prompted calls for an end to military abuses. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3233137/indonesian-soldiers-alleged-killing-acehnese-man-triggers-painful-memories-military-abuses?utm_source=rss_feed

Thai artist pelted with faeces in show of protest against army-linked government

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Architect and artist Duangrit Bunnag carried out a promise to be pelted with faeces in a performance following the formation of a coalition government involving army-backed parties. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3233236/thai-artist-pelted-faeces-show-protest-against-army-linked-government?utm_source=rss_feed

Will India end up alienated from Brics over US tilt, attempts to dilute China’s influence?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. India is trying to create a subgroup within Brics to wane China’s influence in the bloc, but its US tilt means it has yet to take a “clear position on either side”. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3233159/will-india-end-alienated-brics-over-us-tilt-attempts-dilute-chinas-influence?utm_source=rss_feed

China to Its People: Spies Are Everywhere, Help Us Catch Them

New York Times As Beijing tries to enlist the “whole of society” to guard against foreign enemies, the line between vigilance and paranoia fades. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/02/world/asia/china-spies-campaign.html

Taliban’s repressive rule in Afghanistan is driving its own demise

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two years after coming to power, the regime’s systematic repression of women, minorities and former officials is not just inhumane, but will in the end destabilise the country. Afghanistan’s neighbours, including China, will not…

Officials Knew of Problems at Building That Caught Fire in South Africa

New York Times An extensive paper trail reveals that the authorities in Johannesburg were warned repeatedly about the dangers in the derelict building where 76 people died in a fire this week. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/02/world/africa/south-africa-fire-cause.html

Officials in South Africa Knew About the Problems at a ‘Bad Building,’ but Did Nothing

New York Times An extensive paper trail reveals that the authorities in Johannesburg knew about the litany of dangers in the derelict building where 76 people died in a fire this week. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/02/world/africa/south-africa-fire-causes.html