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J.T. Quigley

J.T. Quigley is an assistant editor at The Diplomat’s Tokyo bureau.

He writes primarily about society and culture. In the past, he has worked as a reporter and editor in both Japan and the United States.

Posts by J.T. Quigley
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December 10, 2013

Singapore’s Little India Riot: Was Alcohol to Blame?

By J.T. Quigley
Also: Deadly train wreck in Jakarta, poverty rate declines in the Philippines.
December 09, 2013

No More Shark Fin Soup at CCP Banquets

By J.T. Quigley
Beijing bans controversial delicacies amid crackdown on extravagant spending.

December 06, 2013

14 on Fire: Asia Pacific May Host Final Rolling Stones Tour

By J.T. Quigley
After the band’s 50th anniversary gigs in the U.S. and U.K., Asian fans get their chance.

December 06, 2013

Samsung Heavy Industries Floats the World’s Largest “Ship”

By J.T. Quigley
The Prelude, commissioned by Shell, will be used as a liquefied natural gas platform.

December 05, 2013

Iconic Bruce Lee Memorabilia on Hong Kong Auction Block

By J.T. Quigley
Kung Fu superstar’s yellow jump suit and matching nunchuks among 14 items for sale.
December 05, 2013

Humans Aren’t at the Top of the Food Chain... Yet

By J.T. Quigley
But we’re climbing higher, as a study finds us consuming more meat than ever before, aided by China and India.

December 05, 2013

Indonesian Men Freed after Allegedly Killing, Eating Orangutan

By J.T. Quigley
Also: Thai protestors trade banners for brooms, nearly 20k evacuated in Malaysian floods.
December 04, 2013

More than a Dozen Quarantined after Hong Kong Bird Flu Scare

By J.T. Quigley
Officials believe that an Indonesian maid contracted H7N9 in Shenzhen.

December 03, 2013

“281_Antinuke” Risks Death Threats and Arrest in His Fight Against TEPCO, Japanese Government

By J.T. Quigley
Described by many as the “Japanese Banksy,” 281 spreads his political messages through graffiti.

December 03, 2013

Paul Walker’s Charity, ROWW, Was Among Haiyan First Responders

By J.T. Quigley
Also: Thai police chief to crack down on leakers, AirAsia top LCC at travel awards.

December 02, 2013

Jade Rabbit: Liftoff for China’s First Lunar Probe

By J.T. Quigley
Chinese rover will survey the moon’s surface ahead of planned future landings.
November 29, 2013

Was Pecan Pie Missing From Your Thanksgiving Feast? Blame China

By J.T. Quigley
Chinese demand for the U.S.-grown nuts helped prices soar by 30 percent.

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