Casino Bribery Scandal Hits Ruling Party Lawmakers
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the last half of December 2019.
Tag Archives: Macau (China)
Carrie Lam Fails to Extinguish the Flame of Resistance
Chief Executive of Hong Kong Carrie Lam formally withdrew the controversial extradition bill last Wednesday, explaining in a five-minute television address that it was done “in order to fully allay public concerns.”
Support Hong Kong’s Fight for Democracy
Twelve weeks into pro-democracy demonstrations, Hong Kong is on the verge of a tipping point, and protesters are becoming increasingly desperate in the face of inaction by their government.
Mito Kakizawa Discusses Casino Support
Lawmaker argues that wealth should be kept at home, and that building casinos in Japan may be just the ticket to keep it there.
