Asia Pacific – Page 895 – Prologue Journal

Jailed ex-premier Imran Khan barred from Pakistan politics for five years

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Under Pakistani law, a convicted person cannot run for any public office for a period defined by the election commission. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3230441/jailed-ex-premier-imran-khan-barred-pakistan-politics-five-years?utm_source=rss_feed

In India’s brutal ethnic war, women are participants as well as victims

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In the sectarian violence that has ravaged India’s Manipur state, women have been victims of brutal attacks. They are also at the forefront of the conflict picking up arms, blocking troops and, according to…

Australia’s bid to become a ‘multilateral player’ in Indo-Pacific at risk over lack of funding

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More money is needed to provide aid and host events such as climate change conferences, says the aid sector’s top official of Australia’s revised foreign aid policy. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3230428/australias-bid-become-multilateral-player-indo-pacific-risk-over-lack-funding?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s Exports Fall Again, Imperiling Its Economic Recovery

New York Times Shipments to trading partners slid 14.5 percent in July from the year before, the biggest decline since February 2020, adding to the pressure on Chinese authorities trying to rekindle growth. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/business/china-economy-exports.html

Malaysia drops lead prosecutor in corruption case of deputy PM Ahmad Zahid, amid fears of political meddling

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Attorney general removes Deputy Public Prosecutor Raja Rozela Raja Toran from the case based on her April application for early retirement. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3230427/malaysia-drops-lead-prosecutor-corruption-case-deputy-pm-ahmad-zahid-amid-fears-political-meddling?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese mother jailed 7 years for overstaying in Singapore for son’s education: ‘it’s worth it’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kang Lihong said she had “no choice” as a mother but to overstay in Singapore to support her son’s education. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3230414/chinese-mum-jailed-7-years-overstaying-singapore-sons-education-its-worth-it?utm_source=rss_feed

Second son of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn makes surprise return after 27 years away: ‘a dream to be back’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse was estranged from his family after his mother, Sujarinee Vivacharawongse, divorced the then-crown prince in 1996. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3230404/second-son-thailands-king-maha-vajiralongkorn-makes-surprise-return-after-27-years-away-dream-be?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines should secure new trade deals to pivot away from China, lawmakers urge

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The economic concerns come on top of the South China Sea maritime dispute that Manila and Beijing have long been locked in. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3230398/philippines-should-secure-new-trade-deals-pivot-away-china-lawmakers-urge?utm_source=rss_feed

Taiwan’s exports fall for 11th straight month, as mainland China’s weakened world-factory role hit shipments

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Taiwan’s exports fell by 10.4 per cent in July from a year earlier due to weak demand from mainland China and Hong Kong, and also a fall in electronic component shipments, data released on…

The Taliban Won but These Afghans Fought On

New York Times But the Afghan resistance movement is no match for the Taliban’s military might. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/asia/afghanistan-taliban-resistance.html