Prologue Journal – Page 35 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Profiteering fears as Malaysians face punishing hike in health insurance

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Proliferation of co-payment schemes, reminiscent of health insurance practices in the United States, has stirred fear and anger. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3288638/profiteering-fears-malaysians-face-punishing-hike-health-insurance?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Never concerned’: Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai distances himself from unofficial ‘primary’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Court hears former tycoon had discussed working with candidates who were part of an unofficial “primary” election held four years ago. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3288632/never-concerned-hong-kongs-jimmy-lai-distances-himself-unofficial-primary?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese Court Sentences Journalist to 7 Years in Prison for Espionage

New York Times Dong Yuyu, who has written articles critical of the Communist Party, was arrested in 2022 while having lunch with a Japanese diplomat. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/world/asia/china-journalist-dong-yuyu.html

IDF says Lebanese civilians prohibited from moving south to over 60 villages

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-831284

Chinese journalist and former Harvard fellow sentenced to 7 years

Washington Post Dong Yuyu’s conviction on espionage charges shows how the space for independent thought and open discussion in China has narrowed since Xi Jinping took power in 2012. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/29/chinese-journalist-dong-yuyu-espionage-charges/

Renault goes on China hiring spree to bolster EV push at home

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘We are there to learn and we will integrate this knowledge into our own teams,’ in France, an officer says. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3288628/renault-goes-china-hiring-spree-bolster-ev-push-home?utm_source=rss_feed

Friday Briefing

New York Times The cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/briefing/israel-hezbollah-ukraine.html

A Dublin Neighborhood at the Sharp End of Ireland’s Election Issues

New York Times In a northeast neighborhood of the capital city, deprivation and affluence exist side-by-side, and many voters feel frustrated by the status quo. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/world/europe/ireland-election-general-dublin.html

Killer Whales Hunt Whale Sharks and Feast on Their Livers

New York Times Whale sharks are gentle, filter-feeding giants, but orcas in Mexican waters were documented attacking the animals and devouring their livers. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/science/killer-whales-whale-sharks-livers.html

Chinese, Russian bombers conduct joint air patrol over Sea of Japan, defence ministry says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Exercise was the 9th joint strategic aerial patrol between the two militaries since 2019, based on annual military cooperation plan. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3288626/chinese-russian-bombers-conduct-joint-air-patrol-over-sea-japan-defence-ministry-says?utm_source=rss_feed