THAAD in Asia, China Sea Trouble, Cryogenics, and more

NOTES: http://asianewsweekly.net/2015/04/24/thaad-in-asia-china-sea-trouble-cry... Friday | April 24, 2015 You’ve got to read between the lines when looking at this whole THAAD and Asia issue, the rhetoric continues in the South China Sea, and Thailand tries to pat itself on the back . These stories and more are on the April 24th edition of Asia News Weekly. THAAD and Asia (0:58) Will the US or won’t the US deploy THAAD to East Asia and specifically South Korea? The answer to that question really depends on who you talk to and if you believe what you hear. The United States has been painting North Korea in a light that makes it appear as an imminent threat, but is it? What could be the real motive for deploying THAAD on South Korean soil? More Rhetoric in the South China Sea (6:22) Last week I discussed China’s continued push in the South China Sea. That while no country in the world buys into the Nine-Dash Line, Beijing clings to rhetoric that it has absolute sovereignty in the area and can do what ever it wants, despite agreements in place with ASEAN members. US Senator John McCain, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, called the Chinese moves “aggressive,” but are we moving towards conflict? Thailand’s Constitution Gets A Pat on the Back (10:16) This week we finally saw the draft version of Thailand’s new constitution. Created by a 36-member Constitution Drafting Committee, there’s been a lot of criticism of the document that comes in at 130 pages. What are people taking issue with? Host Steve Miller explains. Thai Baby Cryo-Preserved (13:41) Making the news rounds this week is the story of Matheryn Naovaratpong, a two-year old girl from Thailand. She was diagnosed with a rare form of pediatric brain cancer. In an attempt to beat the odds, she underwent aggressive chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and numerous neurosurgeries, but ultimately it wasn’t enough. Miller speaks with Dr. Max Moore, President of the Alcor Life Extension Foundation, about how the child was cryogenically preserved. The Weekly Brief (24:03) There is of course a whole lot more taking place in Asia and here are just a few more highlights. First, Malaysian political cartoonist Zunar, who faces up to 43 years in prison for sedition, says that despite that threat, he’s going to continue doing what landed him in hot water. Australia’s east coast was hit by a massive storm with cyclonic force winds. Plus Thailand announced one of the largest seizure of ivory ever, a Chinese robot you can control with your brain, and Japan might go to the moon. Keep up with news from the region by following Asia News Weekly on Facebook or Twitter. You can also send an email to the show with your comments, questions, and feedback. Just drop a line to [email protected]. Subscribe to this and other podcasts at AsiaNewsWeekly.net. Subscribing is free and when you do, the next episode is delivered automatically to you. Connect with me on social media and the internet! Twitter: http://twitter.com/SteveMillerANW Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/asianewsweekly Podcast: http://asianewsweekly.net TAGS: asia news,asia news weekly,podcast,steve miller,qiranger,SteveMillerANW,THAAD,China,North Korea,South Korea,Military,Thailand,Constitution,South China Sea,ASEAN,Alcor,Max More,Cryogenics,Asia News,Asia News Weekly,Podcast,Terminal High Altitude Area Defense,China Seas
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