Asia Pacific – Page 87 – Prologue Journal

Revolution, elections and a baby hippo, this was the year in Asia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From climate change to political storms and a Taylor Swift world tour, Asia in 2024 was characterised by turbulence and surprises. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292087/revolution-elections-and-baby-hippo-was-year-asia?utm_source=rss_feed

Did South Korea’s Yoon use fortune-telling to plan his failed martial law bid?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Noh Sang-won, an ex-intelligence chief, has allegedly advised Yoon Suk-yeol on his martial law decree’s timing based on fortune-telling. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292065/did-south-koreas-yoon-use-fortune-telling-plan-his-failed-martial-law-bid?utm_source=rss_feed

Besides the border, 4 issues obstruct warmer China-India ties

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Both nations share similarities but also sharp differences in how they see the international order, its future, multipolarity and the Global South. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3291770/besides-border-4-issues-obstruct-warmer-china-india-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

Tuesday Briefing: The Matt Gaetz Report is Out

New York Times Plus, celebrating “Chrismukkah.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/23/briefing/gaetz-report-germany-automakers.html

Drop in number of Chinese students in Philippines ‘deeply concerning’ amid strained ties

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts say the decline is a result of stricter visa rules and country’s current atmosphere of paranoia that discourages Chinese visitors. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292058/drop-number-chinese-students-philippines-deeply-concerning-amid-strained-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

Bangladesh seeks return of ex-PM Hasina from India amid US$5 billion embezzlement probe

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The anti-corruption commission is investigating allegations of mismanagement and money laundering related to a Russian nuclear facility. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3292055/bangladesh-seeks-return-ex-pm-hasina-india-amid-us5-billion-embezzlement-probe?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore invokes fake news law against Bloomberg, 3 others over bungalow sales article

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The law ministry says the false statements in the Bloomberg article ‘attack the transparency of property transactions in Singapore’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292054/singapore-invokes-fake-news-law-against-bloomberg-3-others-over-bungalow-sales-article?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Net advantage for India’? What US sanctions mean for Pakistan’s relevance in Washington

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Recent sanctions are further evidence of Pakistan’s relative decline in importance in the US, analysts note. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292048/net-advantage-india-what-us-sanctions-mean-pakistans-relevance-washington?utm_source=rss_feed

Why Are North Korean Troops in Ukraine Taking Heavy Casualties?

New York Times The North Korean army is one of the world’s largest. As it joins Russia’s war against Ukraine, its soldiers are paying a price for Kim Jong-un’s geopolitical maneuvers. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/23/world/asia/north-korea-military-russia-what-to-know.html

‘Set-Jetting’ to South Korea, for Kimbap, Cosplay and Personal Connection

New York Times With the next season of “Squid Game” about to air, a Korean American writer shares her experience of a group tour in Korea based on the popular streaming genre. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/23/travel/south-korea-k-drama-tourism.html