Asia Pacific – Page 945 – Prologue Journal

Your Monday Briefing: NATO Prepares to Meet

New York Times Also, Janet Yellen leaves Beijing with hope, but no breakthroughs. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/09/briefing/nato-vilnius-yellen-beijing-asia.html

Janet Yellen’s Trip to China: 3 Takeaways

New York Times The U.S. Treasury secretary met with China’s new economic policy leaders and toned down Washington’s talk of “decoupling.” But the two nations remain at odds on many issues. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/09/business/janet-yellen-china-trip.html

Defecting From North Korea Is Now Far Harder

New York Times Recent rescue efforts to escape Kim Jong-un’s regime via China have been thwarted by digital surveillance, profiteering and the pandemic. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/09/world/asia/north-korea-china-defectors.html

Janet Yellen’s Trip to China: No Breakthroughs But 10 Hours of Talks

New York Times Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, after 10 hours of meetings with Chinese officials, said the two sides would pursue “more frequent communication” despite their deep differences. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/09/business/janet-yellen-china-us.html

Global Sikh Trail: Indian author documents success stories to counter rise in hate crimes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Global Sikh Trail aims to promote knowledge and understanding of Sikh culture, and dispel the stereotype of Sikhs being ‘separatists and terrorists’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3226963/making-impact-indian-author-documents-sikh-success-stories-counter-rise-hate-crimes?utm_source=rss_feed

A married Pakistani woman was arrested after fleeing to India to see a lover she met through playing PUBG

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A Pakistani woman took her four kids and made a dangerous trek to India to be with her lover she met through the popular video game PUBG. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3227055/married-pakistani-woman-was-arrested-after-fleeing-india-see-lover-she-met-through-playing-pubg?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korean lawmaker sees ‘shortcomings’ in IAEA findings over Japan’s Fukushima water release plan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said he understands concerns remain over plans to release treated nuclear water into the ocean, but added that a review released last week found it was “in conformity with international…

As Asia embraces Thailand’s ‘T-wave’, is the tide turning against K-pop?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some fans of K-pop are turning to Thai music and dramas, lured by creative plot lines, ‘less repetitive’ songs, and the ‘more well-rounded’ talent. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3226949/asia-embraces-thailands-t-wave-tide-turning-against-k-pop?utm_source=rss_feed

South China Sea: ‘neutral’ Vietnam hedges against Beijing as US, Japan, India, South Korea seek to woo it militarily

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Despite tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea, Vietnam’s ‘No 1 priority’ is maintaining stable bilateral ties, analysts say. But that hasn’t stopped Hanoi hedging its bets via some ‘diplomatic balancing’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3226953/south-china-sea-neutral-vietnam-hedges-against-beijing-us-japan-india-south-korea-seek-woo-it?utm_source=rss_feed

As IAEA chief visits South Korea, protesters slam ‘little sense’ in Fukushima water release

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Despite the IAEA saying that Japan’s plans for the water release would have a negligible impact on the environment, South Korean protesters turned up in force to protest the visit of IAEA chief. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3227025/iaea-chief-visits-south-korea-protesters-slam-little-sense-fukushima-water-release?utm_source=rss_feed