By Mari Yamaguchi Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Emperor Akihito’s oldest grandchild, Princess Mako, said she is getting married to a university classmate who won her heart with bright smiles and sincerity. Mako and fiance Kei Komuro, both 25, said at a news conference on Sept. 3 that their relationship started when the princess […]
Survivor of Nagasaki bomb who campaigned to ban nukes dies
By Mari Yamaguchi Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Sumiteru Taniguchi, who devoted his life to seeking to abolish nuclear weapons after he was burned severely in the 1945 atomic bomb attack on his hometown of Nagasaki, died on Aug. 30 of cancer. He was 88. Taniguchi died at a hospital in Nagasaki of cancer of […]
China law threatens 15 days jail for use of anthem improperly
By Christopher Bodeen Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — A proposed Chinese law threatens those making inappropriate use of the country’s national anthem with up to 15 days in jail, state media reported, amid a surge in state-promoted patriotism under President Xi Jinping. The draft legislation would make it illegal to play the anthem at funerals […]
Chinese tourist dies after botched breast job at Sydney clinic
SYDNEY (AP) — A woman died on Sept. 1 after police say a Chinese tourist with no Australian medical license gave her an anesthetic during a procedure at a Sydney beauty clinic. Jean Huang had been hospitalized in critical condition since undergoing a breast procedure at Sydney’s Medi Beauty Laser and Contour Clinic on Aug. […]
Peru discovers in pre-Incan site tomb of 16 Chinese migrants
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvian archeologists have discovered in a sacred pre-Incan site the bodies of 16 men from China who arrived to South America almost two centuries ago as semi-enslaved workers. The secret tomb in Lima is the biggest burial site of Chinese migrants ever found in Peru and was presented to journalists on […]
Bach says no immediate concerns for Pyeongchang Winter Games
By Christopher Bodeen Associated Press BEIJNG (AP) — International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said he sees “no reason for any immediate concern” about tensions on the Korean Peninsula affecting next year’s Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Bach told The Associated Press in Beijing that the IOC was monitoring developments but was buoyed […]
McDonald’s to close 169 outlets in India in franchise battle
NEW DELHI (AP) —McDonald’s India has announced it will close nearly 170 McDonald’s outlets in northern and eastern India after the American fast food giant decided to terminate a franchise agreement with its Indian partner. McDonald’s said its partner Connaught Plaza Restaurants violated the terms of the franchise agreement, including reneging on payment of royalties. […]
Tinder swipes no on Asians?
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Tinder has come under fire over a Hong Kong login video that shows a white woman swiping right on all the men who show up on her feed, except the one Asian. Critics say the dating app is perpetuating the stereotype that Asian men are unattractive. The 30-second video was […]
Liu Xiaobo’s widow in rare video amid safety fears
BEIJING (AP) — A video has surfaced online showing the wife of Liu Xiaobo for the first time since the funeral of the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who died in Chinese custody last month. The video shows Liu’s widow, Liu Xia, saying in a hoarse voice that she hopes her friends will give her space […]
Malaysia apologizes for showing wrong flag as Poland’s in guidebook
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia apologized to Indonesia for an “unintentional” mistake in printing the Indonesian flag upside down in a souvenir guidebook for the Southeast Asian Games. The error made the red-and-white Indonesian flag resemble Poland’s and caused anger in Indonesia, where “shameonyoumalaysia” has become the most popular hashtag on Twitter. President Joko […]