An Indian woman that goes by the name of Amulya Leona was arrested and charged for participating in a protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) a law which discriminates Muslims. This law pardons non-Muslim illegal immigrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. This law also helps speed up the process of citizenship for members of religion minorities. after this incident the Leona family was targeted and threatened. Even a group of people visited his house and forced them to chant "hail mother India".
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-51531988
Asian Studies
Friday, February 21, 2020
Friday, February 7, 2020
China as biggest threat to U.S.
The FBI has named China as the biggest law enforcement threat to the United States. This is because China has recently attempted to steal American technology from 56 different regional offices. they focus on getting aircraft and electric vehicle which is military technology, also including medical research. According to one FBI counterintelligence chief John Brown said that in 2019 they arrested 24 people in China and this year they have arrested 19 people. China responded back by saying that the United States allegations are unproven.
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Malaysia returns waste
According to CNA, Malaysia which is located in Southeast Asia has sent back an estimate of 150 shipping containers which contain plastic waste. The reason for this is because they have been getting polluted by lots of plastic. They have stated that they would not be the worlds "garbage dump" which is why they are sending all of this dump back to the United States, United Kingdom and France. Many plastic has flooded small communities which is why they are trying to get rid of all of the pollution. These containers which held a total of 3,737 metric tons. Environment Minister Yeo Bee Yin said, "Authorities will take the necessary steps to ensure that Malaysia does not become the garbage dump of the world".
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/malaysia-will-not-be-garbage-dump-returns-waste-containers-12289072
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/malaysia-will-not-be-garbage-dump-returns-waste-containers-12289072
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Illness Spreading In Asia
The outbreak occurred in Wuhan, China where it has sickened more than 500 and his killed 17 people overall. this illness has been spreading all through out china and even in the United States as well. The virus started in a seafood market in Wuhan. People living in Wuhan have been told to stay away from public interactions in the meantime.According to the article it is very contagious and easy to spread between humans. this epidemic infects the lungs which starts with a fever and cough. This can also result in breathing difficulties. Flights and public transportation have also been shut down. tourist attractions, hotel, museums were also told to cancel shows and exhibitions to help stop spread this disease. North Korea has decided to close down their borders for foreigner tourists due to the virus spreading.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-51215348
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-51215348
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An Indian woman that goes by the name of Amulya Leona was arrested and charged for participating in a protest against Citizenship Amendme...
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The outbreak occurred in Wuhan, China where it has sickened more than 500 and his killed 17 people overall. this illness has been spreading ...
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An Indian woman that goes by the name of Amulya Leona was arrested and charged for participating in a protest against Citizenship Amendme...
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The FBI has named China as the biggest law enforcement threat to the United States. This is because China has recently attempted to steal Am...