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Broc West joins us once again for our ongoing look at news from across the Asia-Pacific. This time we cover: how countries across the Asia-Pacific are inching out from under the American umbrella; how the Japanese and the Russians may (or may not) be on the verge of formally concluding a WWII peace treaty; and Australia and Indonesia's potential joint exercises in the South China Sea.
Show Notes:
US Attempts to Shame Asia for “Caving to China”
Thailand Must Join TPP: Junta Chief
Hong Kong’s political class shaken up by new kids on the block
War With China: What Hillary Told Goldman
Moscow, Tokyo working on a peace treaty draft
Russia, Japan weigh priority projects for economic cooperation
Putin opposes setting time limit for signing peace treaty with Japan
Putin’s visit to Japan will include participation in Tokyo economic forum
Australia open to conducting joint exercises with Indonesia in South China Sea
‘Paper cat’ Australia will learn its lesson
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Asia-Pacific Perspective | Japan and Russia Might End World War 2 Soon! | Nov. 4, 2016
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Asia-Pacific Perspective | TPP vs China on the 2D Chessboard | Oct. 15, 2015
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Welcome back to The Asia-Pacific Perspective, where James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net bring you the latest news from the Asia-Pacific region. This month:
STORY 1: Will China Joins Forces Against The #TPP?
TPP: A big business pact against the Asia-Pacific working class
'New Silk Road' to stand as China's answer
Australia poised to ratify China trade deal
Court rules New Zealand gov't unlawfully withheld secret TPP documents
STORY 2: Controversial Australian Data-Retention Laws 'Unlikely To Prevent Crime'
Data retention has started in Australia, but ISP's aren't ready
How To Get Around Australia's Data Retention Scheme
#APPerspective Updates:
South Korean President Seeks Fresh Momentum on Pyongyang and Washington Alliance
Seoul to Create Special Unit to Attack North Korea Nuke, Missile Assets
Thaksin faces arrest for failing to attend trial
Tianjin hit by another fire and explosion at chemical warehouse
As Scandal Mounts, Largesse Keeps Malaysia’s PM in Power
Why Beijing Isn't Backing Down on South China Sea (h/t @milesoftruth)
Welcome back to The Asia-Pacific Perspective, where James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net bring you the latest news from the Asia-Pacific region. This month:
STORY 1: Will China Joins Forces Against The #TPP?
TPP: A big business pact against the Asia-Pacific working class
'New Silk Road' to stand as China's answer
Australia poised to ratify China trade deal
Court rules New Zealand gov't unlawfully withheld secret TPP documents
STORY 2: Controversial Australian Data-Retention Laws 'Unlikely To Prevent Crime'
Data retention has started in Australia, but ISP's aren't ready
How To Get Around Australia's Data Retention Scheme
#APPerspective Updates:
South Korean President Seeks Fresh Momentum on Pyongyang and Washington Alliance
Seoul to Create Special Unit to Attack North Korea Nuke, Missile Assets
Thaksin faces arrest for failing to attend trial
Tianjin hit by another fire and explosion at chemical warehouse
As Scandal Mounts, Largesse Keeps Malaysia’s PM in Power
Why Beijing Isn't Backing Down on South China Sea (h/t @milesoftruth)
Asia-Pacific Perspective | Out With the Old, In With the New World Order | April 29, 2015
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Welcome back to The Asia-Pacific Perspective, where James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net bring you the latest news from the Asia-Pacific region. This month:
STORY #1: Asian and African Nations Challenge 'Obsolete' World Order
China: New Asian bank will enhance international finance system
AIIB useful complementary tool for world financial order: expert
The new Asian bank and a new world order
China's AIIB Bank: Part of a Much Bigger Master Plan
China rates its own citizens - including online behaviour
STORY #2: Don't Rock The Boat On The ANZAC 'Tradition'
Scott McIntyre’s sacking over ANZAC tweets stirs free speech row
SIPRI - Trends In World Military Expenditure, 2014
40 Years On, Agent Orange Chemicals Used In Vietnam War Still Leave A Devastating Mark
STORY #3: U.S. and Japan Strike New Military Agreement
Japan Prime Minister Shinzō Abe begins US tour with visit to Boston
Report: Police investigating explosions heard near Camp Zama
Japanese Government's Effort To Silence Press Is Working
Ex-bureaucrat blasts Abe on news program
Welcome back to The Asia-Pacific Perspective, where James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net bring you the latest news from the Asia-Pacific region. This month:
STORY #1: Asian and African Nations Challenge 'Obsolete' World Order
China: New Asian bank will enhance international finance system
AIIB useful complementary tool for world financial order: expert
The new Asian bank and a new world order
China's AIIB Bank: Part of a Much Bigger Master Plan
China rates its own citizens - including online behaviour
STORY #2: Don't Rock The Boat On The ANZAC 'Tradition'
Scott McIntyre’s sacking over ANZAC tweets stirs free speech row
SIPRI - Trends In World Military Expenditure, 2014
40 Years On, Agent Orange Chemicals Used In Vietnam War Still Leave A Devastating Mark
STORY #3: U.S. and Japan Strike New Military Agreement
Japan Prime Minister Shinzō Abe begins US tour with visit to Boston
Report: Police investigating explosions heard near Camp Zama
Japanese Government's Effort To Silence Press Is Working
Ex-bureaucrat blasts Abe on news program
Asia-Pacific Perspective | McDonald's Flops in Vietnam | Feb. 18, 2015
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Welcome back to The Asia-Pacific Perspective, that monthly show where James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net break down all the latest news and headlines from the Asia-Pacific region. In this month's conversation:
STORY 1: Malaysia PM Under Scrutiny Over Wealth, Opposition Crackdown
Malaysian billionaire set to pay 1MDB loan ahead of deadline
Anwar Ibrahim: Jailed opposition leader slams Malaysian judiciary for choosing the 'dark side'
Malaysia's Bersih & the Facade of "Clean Elections"
Aussie PM mocked after making Prince Philip a knight of Australia
Japanese Govt. Examines Establishing Intelligence Agency Like CIA
STORY 2: Turning 1 in Vietnam, McDonald’s Sees Mixed Performance in Asia
China meat scandal spreads to Japan
Moscow-Based Security Firm Reveals What May Be The Biggest NSA "Backdoor Exploit" Ever
STORY 3: Broc's Community Garden Journal: Week 7, 2015 - 'First Fruits'
Networking Community Gardeners Around Australia
American/Canadian Community Gardening Association
Welcome back to The Asia-Pacific Perspective, that monthly show where James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net break down all the latest news and headlines from the Asia-Pacific region. In this month's conversation:
STORY 1: Malaysia PM Under Scrutiny Over Wealth, Opposition Crackdown
Malaysian billionaire set to pay 1MDB loan ahead of deadline
Anwar Ibrahim: Jailed opposition leader slams Malaysian judiciary for choosing the 'dark side'
Malaysia's Bersih & the Facade of "Clean Elections"
Aussie PM mocked after making Prince Philip a knight of Australia
Japanese Govt. Examines Establishing Intelligence Agency Like CIA
STORY 2: Turning 1 in Vietnam, McDonald’s Sees Mixed Performance in Asia
China meat scandal spreads to Japan
Moscow-Based Security Firm Reveals What May Be The Biggest NSA "Backdoor Exploit" Ever
STORY 3: Broc's Community Garden Journal: Week 7, 2015 - 'First Fruits'
Networking Community Gardeners Around Australia
American/Canadian Community Gardening Association
Asia-Pacific Perspective | Was the #SydneySiege a Propaganda Fail? | Dec. 17, 2014
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Welcome back to The Asia-Pacific Perspective, that monthly show where James Corbett and Broc West break down all the latest news and headlines from the Asia-Pacific region. In this month's conversation:
STORY 1: Sydney Hostage Crisis
Sydney siege gunman was known to Australian authorities
Australian Defense Forces Conducted Terror Drills In Exact Location Of Sydney Siege 1 Year Before
Who Created Cartoon Character "Man Haron Monis" Behind "Sydney Siege" Circus?
Queensland police ordered onto streets in response to Martin Place siege
Government to outlaw ASIO torture (for now)
STORY 2: G20 Update/Wrap-up
G20 Brisbane: final communique lists 800 measures for economic growth
New G20 Rules: Cyprus-style Bail-ins to Hit Depositors AND Pensioners
Thousands march in response to the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brisbane, mainstream media exposed
STORY 3: Japanese elections or Asia-Pacific 2015 Predictions?
Voter turnout was terrible, but Abe still claims mandate with LDP-Komeito victory
ASIA-PACIFIC UPDATES
Abe vows to rewrite constitution, instill 'patriotism' in schools
Japan's Controversial Secrecy Law Comes Into Effect
British Researcher Blasts U.N. Report on Fukushima Cancer Risk As Unscientific
Fukushima makes pitch to host some 2020 Olympic events
Welcome back to The Asia-Pacific Perspective, that monthly show where James Corbett and Broc West break down all the latest news and headlines from the Asia-Pacific region. In this month's conversation:
STORY 1: Sydney Hostage Crisis
Sydney siege gunman was known to Australian authorities
Australian Defense Forces Conducted Terror Drills In Exact Location Of Sydney Siege 1 Year Before
Who Created Cartoon Character "Man Haron Monis" Behind "Sydney Siege" Circus?
Queensland police ordered onto streets in response to Martin Place siege
Government to outlaw ASIO torture (for now)
STORY 2: G20 Update/Wrap-up
G20 Brisbane: final communique lists 800 measures for economic growth
New G20 Rules: Cyprus-style Bail-ins to Hit Depositors AND Pensioners
Thousands march in response to the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brisbane, mainstream media exposed
STORY 3: Japanese elections or Asia-Pacific 2015 Predictions?
Voter turnout was terrible, but Abe still claims mandate with LDP-Komeito victory
ASIA-PACIFIC UPDATES
Abe vows to rewrite constitution, instill 'patriotism' in schools
Japan's Controversial Secrecy Law Comes Into Effect
British Researcher Blasts U.N. Report on Fukushima Cancer Risk As Unscientific
Fukushima makes pitch to host some 2020 Olympic events
The Asia-Pacific Perspective | G20 Brisbane: Police State Lockdown Begins, Nov. 13, 2014
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STORY 1:
G20: The Bizarre Items Banned From Brisbane CBD
Entire Hospital Wing Allocated For G20 Overlords
Queensland Police to Use Surveillance Drones to "Combat Crime" Ahead of G20 Conference
#FalseFlag Watch: Australian Intelligence Officials Fear Hacker Attacks During G20 Summit
Brisbane Lockdown Sees Exodus as Police Outnumber G-20 Delegates
STORY 2:
G20 Coverage & Updates: Peoples’ Summit in Brisbane | TOTT News
Agent Provocateurs Caught Disguised As Protestors At G20 Pittsburgh
Police Provocateurs at Montebello SPP Summit
Press For Truth: Into The Fire (Full Film)
STORY 1:
G20: The Bizarre Items Banned From Brisbane CBD
Entire Hospital Wing Allocated For G20 Overlords
Queensland Police to Use Surveillance Drones to "Combat Crime" Ahead of G20 Conference
#FalseFlag Watch: Australian Intelligence Officials Fear Hacker Attacks During G20 Summit
Brisbane Lockdown Sees Exodus as Police Outnumber G-20 Delegates
STORY 2:
G20 Coverage & Updates: Peoples’ Summit in Brisbane | TOTT News
Agent Provocateurs Caught Disguised As Protestors At G20 Pittsburgh
Police Provocateurs at Montebello SPP Summit
Press For Truth: Into The Fire (Full Film)
The Asia-Pacific Perspective | Terrornoia, Australian Style, Aug. 30, 2014
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Welcome back to The Asia-Pacific Perspective, that monthly show where James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net break down all the latest news and headlines from the Asia-Pacific region. In this month's conversation:
STORY 1: Aussie Terrornoia / G20 Updates
Australian Proposal Would Require Suspicionless Domestic Spying by ISPs
What Will Happen When Australian Police Have Military Weapons?
Concerns Brisbane residents still unaware of G20 police powers
STORY 2: South China Sea Updates
China Adding Military Facilities On Spratly Islands
US spy plane may have triggered Chinese jet interception by dropping sonar buoy
Philippines Military to Offer Cruise Service in South China Sea
STORY 3: Fukushima / Nuclear Updates
Japanese Govt. To Disclose Fukushima NPP Chief’s Testimony
TEPCO Found Liable For Evacuee’s Suicide
Looking Inside Fukushima Daiichi with Muon Tomography
Seoul To Run Out Of Storage For Spent Nuclear Fuel By 2016
Australia's Radioactive Racism
Welcome back to The Asia-Pacific Perspective, that monthly show where James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net break down all the latest news and headlines from the Asia-Pacific region. In this month's conversation:
STORY 1: Aussie Terrornoia / G20 Updates
Australian Proposal Would Require Suspicionless Domestic Spying by ISPs
What Will Happen When Australian Police Have Military Weapons?
Concerns Brisbane residents still unaware of G20 police powers
STORY 2: South China Sea Updates
China Adding Military Facilities On Spratly Islands
US spy plane may have triggered Chinese jet interception by dropping sonar buoy
Philippines Military to Offer Cruise Service in South China Sea
STORY 3: Fukushima / Nuclear Updates
Japanese Govt. To Disclose Fukushima NPP Chief’s Testimony
TEPCO Found Liable For Evacuee’s Suicide
Looking Inside Fukushima Daiichi with Muon Tomography
Seoul To Run Out Of Storage For Spent Nuclear Fuel By 2016
Australia's Radioactive Racism
The Asia-Pacific Perspective | Russia Clears Path for South Korea Pipeline, April 29, 2014
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STORY 1:
Pacific naval powers sign pact aimed at preventing conflicts
Asia's Changing Naval Landscape
STORY 2:
Australia set to order 58 F-35 Lockheed Martin fighter jets
Australian PM: $12.4b jets 'for the unexpected'
Lockheed Martin wins out over taxpayers in the F-35 procurement nightmare
The F-35: A Weapon That Costs More Than Australia
STORY 3:
Russia Writes Off 90% of North Korean Debt to Facilitate Gas Pipeline to South Korea
Is an Asian NATO Possible?
Other Asia-Pacific Updates:
Asia bucks military spending decline
Japan to arm remote western island, risking more China tension
TPP protests intensify ahead of Obama's Japan visit
Justin Bieber apologises for visiting Yasukuni Shrine
Satellites show North Korea nuclear test unlikely
Marshall Islands launch lawsuits against nations with nuclear arms
Latest Headlines from FukushimaUpdate.com
STORY 1:
Pacific naval powers sign pact aimed at preventing conflicts
Asia's Changing Naval Landscape
STORY 2:
Australia set to order 58 F-35 Lockheed Martin fighter jets
Australian PM: $12.4b jets 'for the unexpected'
Lockheed Martin wins out over taxpayers in the F-35 procurement nightmare
The F-35: A Weapon That Costs More Than Australia
STORY 3:
Russia Writes Off 90% of North Korean Debt to Facilitate Gas Pipeline to South Korea
Is an Asian NATO Possible?
Other Asia-Pacific Updates:
Asia bucks military spending decline
Japan to arm remote western island, risking more China tension
TPP protests intensify ahead of Obama's Japan visit
Justin Bieber apologises for visiting Yasukuni Shrine
Satellites show North Korea nuclear test unlikely
Marshall Islands launch lawsuits against nations with nuclear arms
Latest Headlines from FukushimaUpdate.com
The Asia-Pacific Perspective | China's Bin Laden, March 23, 2014
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SEGMENT 1: Asia-Pacific Protests
And Now....The 'Anti-Protest' Law in Australia
Thousands drawn to Australia-wide protests against government policies
Taiwan protesters occupy parliament over China trade pact
Tokyo rally against reactor restarts draws over 5,000
Thailand to lift Bangkok state of emergency
SEGMENT 2: Military Maneuvers
Philippines: Ban on foreign military bases not absolute
Japan Draws Up Overhaul Of Arms-Export Ban
China announces military spending increase
Australia to buy U.S. Triton drones to secure Indian Ocean resources
North Korea test-fires missiles amid tensions
SEGMENT 3: Kunming Attack Blame Game
From Pakistan, Uyghur Separatist Vows Revenge on China
Uyghur militant's support for Kunming knife attack 'proof of China's terror threat'
Suspected Uyghurs Rescued in Thai Raid of Human Trafficking Camp
Sibel Edmonds on Gladio B
SEGMENT 1: Asia-Pacific Protests
And Now....The 'Anti-Protest' Law in Australia
Thousands drawn to Australia-wide protests against government policies
Taiwan protesters occupy parliament over China trade pact
Tokyo rally against reactor restarts draws over 5,000
Thailand to lift Bangkok state of emergency
SEGMENT 2: Military Maneuvers
Philippines: Ban on foreign military bases not absolute
Japan Draws Up Overhaul Of Arms-Export Ban
China announces military spending increase
Australia to buy U.S. Triton drones to secure Indian Ocean resources
North Korea test-fires missiles amid tensions
SEGMENT 3: Kunming Attack Blame Game
From Pakistan, Uyghur Separatist Vows Revenge on China
Uyghur militant's support for Kunming knife attack 'proof of China's terror threat'
Suspected Uyghurs Rescued in Thai Raid of Human Trafficking Camp
Sibel Edmonds on Gladio B
The Asia-Pacific Perspective | National Sovereignty vs. Immigration?, January 25, 2014
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Welcome back to The Asia-Pacific Perspective, that monthly show where James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net break down all the latest news and headlines from the Asia-Pacific region. In this month's conversation:
Story 1:
Philippines eyes more US warships
Philippines military starts deployment of troops in Spratlys
China Building Second Aircraft Carrier, Two More In The Pipeline
Japan drops 'no-war' pledge
Story 2:
Rights group slams Australia's treatment of asylum seekers
Not At War with Asylum Seekers
Australian PM defends secrecy over border protection
Story 3:
Mega Default In China Scheduled For January 31
China to allow 5 private banks
Welcome back to The Asia-Pacific Perspective, that monthly show where James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net break down all the latest news and headlines from the Asia-Pacific region. In this month's conversation:
Story 1:
Philippines eyes more US warships
Philippines military starts deployment of troops in Spratlys
China Building Second Aircraft Carrier, Two More In The Pipeline
Japan drops 'no-war' pledge
Story 2:
Rights group slams Australia's treatment of asylum seekers
Not At War with Asylum Seekers
Australian PM defends secrecy over border protection
Story 3:
Mega Default In China Scheduled For January 31
China to allow 5 private banks
China's ADIZ, Thai Protests, AP Updates - Asia-Pacific Perspective, December 4, 2013
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Welcome back to The Asia-Pacific Perspective, that monthly show where James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net break down all the latest news and headlines from the Asia-Pacific region. In this month's conversation (recorded on the afternoon of December 2nd):
China ADIZ: US flyover in China-Japan island row: Will the real provocateur please stand up?
China ADIZ Move Helps Abe Plan to Bolster Japan Military
China's ADIZ and Australia's commitment to America's Asian order
Thailand Protests:
A Message from Anti-Regime Protesters
As Promised, Regime Deploys Black-Clad Militants
Thai protest leader meets PM Shinawatra, refuses to backdown
Fukushima, JGov and TPP updates: TEPCO Downplays Huge Risks Involved in Removing Fukushima Fuel Rods
Japan Reacts to Fukushima Crisis By Banning Journalism
KEI analysis of Wikileaks leak of TPP IPR text
Welcome back to The Asia-Pacific Perspective, that monthly show where James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net break down all the latest news and headlines from the Asia-Pacific region. In this month's conversation (recorded on the afternoon of December 2nd):
China ADIZ: US flyover in China-Japan island row: Will the real provocateur please stand up?
China ADIZ Move Helps Abe Plan to Bolster Japan Military
China's ADIZ and Australia's commitment to America's Asian order
Thailand Protests:
A Message from Anti-Regime Protesters
As Promised, Regime Deploys Black-Clad Militants
Thai protest leader meets PM Shinawatra, refuses to backdown
Fukushima, JGov and TPP updates: TEPCO Downplays Huge Risks Involved in Removing Fukushima Fuel Rods
Japan Reacts to Fukushima Crisis By Banning Journalism
KEI analysis of Wikileaks leak of TPP IPR text
Asia-Pacific Perspective | Syria Stalemate, QE Quivers & Undersea Spying, September 1, 2013
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Welcome back to The Asia-Pacific Perspective, that monthly show where James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net break down all the latest news and headlines from the Asia-Pacific region. In this month's conversation (recorded on the morning of August 31st):
Story #1:
As Australia takes UN Security Council reins, not only Syria on the agenda
Rudd suspends campaigning for national security briefing on Syria
Abbott wants to improve Israeli ties
Story #2:
China Warns US Fed Reserve Over QE Tapering Threat to Emerging Economies
BRICS, G20 linked in global affairs
QE Taper May Trigger the Next Global Financial Crisis
Story #3:
Australian spies in global deal to tap undersea cables
No charges laid over GCSB's illegal spying of Dotcom
Strip searches approved in massive police powers boost for Brisbane G20
Welcome back to The Asia-Pacific Perspective, that monthly show where James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net break down all the latest news and headlines from the Asia-Pacific region. In this month's conversation (recorded on the morning of August 31st):
Story #1:
As Australia takes UN Security Council reins, not only Syria on the agenda
Rudd suspends campaigning for national security briefing on Syria
Abbott wants to improve Israeli ties
Story #2:
China Warns US Fed Reserve Over QE Tapering Threat to Emerging Economies
BRICS, G20 linked in global affairs
QE Taper May Trigger the Next Global Financial Crisis
Story #3:
Australian spies in global deal to tap undersea cables
No charges laid over GCSB's illegal spying of Dotcom
Strip searches approved in massive police powers boost for Brisbane G20
The Asia-Pacific Perspective | Shadow Drills, Invisible Armis, Deadly Leaks, August 10, 2013
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Welcome back to The Asia-Pacific Perspective, that monthly show where James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net break down all the latest news and headlines from the Asia-Pacific region. This month: the South Korean and US armies prepare to stage the largest drills in the world to stoke tensions with North Korea; Japan's invisible army starts to uncloak; and the Fukushima leak is now (finally) an admitted emergency. -corbettreport.com
Story 1:
South Korea, US military drill to fuel tensions
South Korea approves S$7.6 million in aid for North Korea
Inter-Korea Kaesong talks break down amid blames
Story 2:
Inside Japan’s invisible army /> Japan launches largest warship since World War II /> China says no rush to sign maritime accord />
Story 3:
Fukushima radioactive groundwater leak an ‘emergency’ – Japan’s nuclear watchdog /> Pump and pray: Tepco might have to pour water on Fukushima wreckage forever /> Estimated Fukushima decontamination costs blow out to $50b />
Show Notes & MP3
Welcome back to The Asia-Pacific Perspective, that monthly show where James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net break down all the latest news and headlines from the Asia-Pacific region. This month: the South Korean and US armies prepare to stage the largest drills in the world to stoke tensions with North Korea; Japan's invisible army starts to uncloak; and the Fukushima leak is now (finally) an admitted emergency. -corbettreport.com
Story 1:
South Korea, US military drill to fuel tensions
South Korea approves S$7.6 million in aid for North Korea
Inter-Korea Kaesong talks break down amid blames
Story 2:
Inside Japan’s invisible army /> Japan launches largest warship since World War II /> China says no rush to sign maritime accord />
Story 3:
Fukushima radioactive groundwater leak an ‘emergency’ – Japan’s nuclear watchdog /> Pump and pray: Tepco might have to pour water on Fukushima wreckage forever /> Estimated Fukushima decontamination costs blow out to $50b />
Show Notes & MP3
Asia-Pacific Perspective | Asian Food Fight, June 23, 2013
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Story #1:
GMO Eggplant Found to be Unsafe for Human Consumption, Environment
Japan cancels tender to purchase U.S. GMO wheat
'Eat and Support' #Fukushima Rice, Without Knowing and Without Choice
Story #2:
Japan finds highly toxic strontium in #Fukushima groundwater
(Another) Leak found at #Fukushima Daiichi desalting device
Government secretly backtracks on #Fukushima decontamination goal
Japan PM promotes nuclear exports at central Europe summit
Story #1:
GMO Eggplant Found to be Unsafe for Human Consumption, Environment
Japan cancels tender to purchase U.S. GMO wheat
'Eat and Support' #Fukushima Rice, Without Knowing and Without Choice
Story #2:
Japan finds highly toxic strontium in #Fukushima groundwater
(Another) Leak found at #Fukushima Daiichi desalting device
Government secretly backtracks on #Fukushima decontamination goal
Japan PM promotes nuclear exports at central Europe summit
Asia-Pacific Perspective | G20 Policing, Chinese Internet, Troubled Waters, May 18, 2013
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James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net are pleased to bring you the latest edition of their monthly video series, "The Asia-Pacific Perspective." In this episode, we cover: the Queensland police start gearing up for next year's G20; the Chinese government lauds activists' use of internet to expose corruption in government; and the waters of the Asia-Pacific remain volatile as tensions continue to flare across the region. -corbettreport.com
Story #1:
Queensland government considering unprecedented police powers for next year’s G20 Summit
Queensland police to use surveillance drones to “combat crime” ahead of G20 conference
It’s Fortress Brisbane – the huge security operation for G20 conference
Story #2:
China’s state media praises online exposes
China Graft Probe ‘Likely First of Many’
Story #3:
Japan PM warns of possible military response to Chinese subs
South Korea, US launch two-day naval exercise amid regional tensions
Taiwan threatens Philippines with sanctions
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James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net are pleased to bring you the latest edition of their monthly video series, "The Asia-Pacific Perspective." In this episode, we cover: the Queensland police start gearing up for next year's G20; the Chinese government lauds activists' use of internet to expose corruption in government; and the waters of the Asia-Pacific remain volatile as tensions continue to flare across the region. -corbettreport.com
Story #1:
Queensland government considering unprecedented police powers for next year’s G20 Summit
Queensland police to use surveillance drones to “combat crime” ahead of G20 conference
It’s Fortress Brisbane – the huge security operation for G20 conference
Story #2:
China’s state media praises online exposes
China Graft Probe ‘Likely First of Many’
Story #3:
Japan PM warns of possible military response to Chinese subs
South Korea, US launch two-day naval exercise amid regional tensions
Taiwan threatens Philippines with sanctions
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The Asia-Pacific Perspective | Drowning in Debt, Pipeline Violence, Fire Ice Japan, March 31, 2013
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James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net are pleased to bring you the latest edition of their monthly video series, "The Asia-Pacific Perspective." In this episode, we cover:
Story 1:
Australian Govt. to leave public in $165b worth of debt in this term alone
Julia Gillard makes no promises to leave superannuation untouched
Rudd, Gillard and the impossible politics of Australian leadership
Story 2:
Trans-Myanmar pipeline to give China a strategic boost
Aung San Suu Kyi's "Saffron Monks" stalk streets with machete's - mass slaughtering refugees
Politics in Myanmar remain murky
A war of many interests in Myanmar
Myanmar (Burma) "Pro-Democracy" Movement a Creation of Wall Street & London
Story 3:
Japan: On the cusp of energy independence?
Does Japan's recent discovery change the global energy game?
TPP could see Japan being fooled again by U.S. political hoodwinking
James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net are pleased to bring you the latest edition of their monthly video series, "The Asia-Pacific Perspective." In this episode, we cover:
Story 1:
Australian Govt. to leave public in $165b worth of debt in this term alone
Julia Gillard makes no promises to leave superannuation untouched
Rudd, Gillard and the impossible politics of Australian leadership
Story 2:
Trans-Myanmar pipeline to give China a strategic boost
Aung San Suu Kyi's "Saffron Monks" stalk streets with machete's - mass slaughtering refugees
Politics in Myanmar remain murky
A war of many interests in Myanmar
Myanmar (Burma) "Pro-Democracy" Movement a Creation of Wall Street & London
Story 3:
Japan: On the cusp of energy independence?
Does Japan's recent discovery change the global energy game?
TPP could see Japan being fooled again by U.S. political hoodwinking
GRTV | Terror in Central Asia: Nato's Great Game, March 13, 2013
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NATO,
The Asia-Pacific Perspective
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Source: corbettreport.com
In this age of manufactured terror, one of the most vital regions on the global chessboard is also an area that few in the West know anything about: Central Asia. This geostrategic and resource-rich area on the doorstep of China and Russia finds itself in the middle of an all out terror campaign. But, as key national intelligence whistleblowers are pointing out, these terrorists are working hand-in-glove with NATO. This is the GRTV Backgrounder on Global Research TV. -GRTV
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In this age of manufactured terror, one of the most vital regions on the global chessboard is also an area that few in the West know anything about: Central Asia. This geostrategic and resource-rich area on the doorstep of China and Russia finds itself in the middle of an all out terror campaign. But, as key national intelligence whistleblowers are pointing out, these terrorists are working hand-in-glove with NATO. This is the GRTV Backgrounder on Global Research TV. -GRTV
Transcript & Sources
The Asia-Pacific Perspective, January 27, 2013
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Broc West,
James Corbett,
The Asia-Pacific Perspective
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Source: corbettreport.com, apperspective.net
Story #1: Through a glass dimly: Australia's new cyber security policy
Cyber War: A one-sided battle against a trumpeted up enemy
Confirmed: US and Israel created Stuxnet, lost control of it
Story #2: Japan warns China over 'airspace violations'
Japan and China look to cool tensions
Asia's other island spat...between Japan and Russia
Story #3: Foreign Minister in denial on India's nuclear record
PM Gillard paves way for India uranium sales
The Smiling Buddha Blast and Canada's CANDU Snafu
Story #1: Through a glass dimly: Australia's new cyber security policy
Cyber War: A one-sided battle against a trumpeted up enemy
Confirmed: US and Israel created Stuxnet, lost control of it
Story #2: Japan warns China over 'airspace violations'
Japan and China look to cool tensions
Asia's other island spat...between Japan and Russia
Story #3: Foreign Minister in denial on India's nuclear record
PM Gillard paves way for India uranium sales
The Smiling Buddha Blast and Canada's CANDU Snafu