Asia Pacific – Page 896 – Prologue Journal

India bans military drone makers from using China-made parts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Defence and industry figures say India’s security leaders are worried that intelligence-gathering could be compromised by Chinese-made components in drones. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3230341/india-bans-military-drone-makers-using-china-made-parts?utm_source=rss_feed

Typhoon Khanun Threatens Japan Again, With South Korea Next

New York Times The storm, which battered Okinawa last week, made an unusual zigzag move and now threatens the Japanese island of Kyushu. https://www.nytimes.com/article/typhoon-khanun-japan-south-korea.html

Thailand pushes yuan, ringgit use to curb baht volatility, reduce risks against US dollar

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Bank of Thailand expects greater use of regional currencies to help reduce exchange risk as they often move in tandem with the baht, according to assistant governor Alisara Mahasandana. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3230340/thailand-pushes-yuan-ringgit-use-curb-baht-volatility-reduce-risks-against-us-dollar?utm_source=rss_feed

Taiwan Cuisine and What it Says About Taiwanese Identity

New York Times Chefs and restaurant owners are using a multiplicity of ingredients and tastes to reflect Taiwan’s roots, shaping a distinct culinary culture. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/business/taiwan-cuisine.html

As China’s Youth Unemployment Soars, Pressure on Colleges Grows

New York Times Under pressure from Beijing, Chinese schools have been told to do more to secure jobs for students, who are facing bleak prospects. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/business/china-youth-unemployment.html

India’s BJP is ‘on the back foot’ with Manipur-Gandhi double whammy. But can Modi still claim a ‘moral victory’?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A no-confidence vote coming hot on the heels of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s return to parliament has Modi’s ruling party on the defensive, as the opposition looks to leverage deadly violence in Manipur to…

Singapore to get sausages lab-grown in just 8 days thanks to a Dutch start-up

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Meatable is betting that its use of patented stem-cell technology that can rapidly grow slaughter-free sausages will give it an edge over other cultivated meat start-ups. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3230333/singapore-get-sausages-lab-grown-just-8-days-thanks-dutch-start?utm_source=rss_feed

Video Shows China Blasting Water Cannon at Philippines Coast Guard Boat

New York Times The clash, in which a Chinese ship blocked 2 Philippine vessels, is the latest in a hotly contested region of the South China Sea. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/07/world/asia/philippines-china-ship.html

As US-Australia ties deepen, are calls to free Julian Assange just ‘mandatory rhetoric’?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Australian lawmakers have been piling on the pressure for Washington to end its persecution of the imprisoned WikiLeaks founder. Even the PM says it’s ‘gone on for too long’ – though he’s stopped short…

This Ancient Reptile Had Something in Common With Whales

New York Times The creature’s surprising anatomy suggests that rapid and unusual evolution was occurring in the seas after a period known as “The Great Dying.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/07/science/filter-feeding-reptile-whale.html