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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.
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March 05, 2014
New Zealand’s Grammy-Winning Lorde Kicks Off Sold-Out US Tour
By J.T. Quigley
The 17-year-old Kiwi mesmerized fans in Austin after surprise “Song of the Year” nod.
March 04, 2014
Filipino-American Composer Wins Best Original Song at the Oscars
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Malaysian daycare teacher molested children, anti-harassment bill introduced in Singapore.
March 03, 2014
North Korea Releases Australian Missionary as Bae Languishes in Prison
By J.T. Quigley
John Short was deported after confessing to the distribution of Christian materials.
March 01, 2014
Chinese Government Approves Two New ‘Anti-Japanese’ Holidays
By J.T. Quigley
Amid tensions, Japan’s defeat in WWII and the Nanjing Massacre will become “national days.”
February 28, 2014
Australian Website Offers Apologies to Asylum Seekers
By J.T. Quigley
Hundreds of photos have been submitted in an effort to “humanize” the policy debate.
February 27, 2014
Mount Everest: Soldiers and Police Officers to Keep the Peace at Base Camp
By J.T. Quigley
After a 2013 brawl between climbers and local Sherpas, authorities ramp up security.
February 27, 2014
Climate Change Could Lead to the Disappearance of 1,500 Indonesian Islands
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Philippines’ Jollibee to open in Dubai, Thai boycotts crushing pro-Shinawatra businesses.
February 26, 2014
Flesh-Eating Disease ‘Prophecy’ Deemed a Hoax by Philippine Department of Health
By J.T. Quigley
Unrelated cases of leprosy and psoriasis sparked widespread fear after psychic’s warning.
February 26, 2014
Earth’s Crust Is 4.4 Billion Years Old, According to Australian Crystals
By J.T. Quigley
Zircon found on a Western Australia sheep farm may be the oldest piece of our planet.
February 25, 2014
Las Vegas Firm Wants to Make Japan Asia’s Next Gambling Destination
By J.T. Quigley
Billionaire CEO of Las Vegas Sands “will spend whatever it takes” to enter the Japanese market.
February 25, 2014
Malaysian Prime Minister: One in 10 Citizens Pay Their Taxes
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Chinese water cannons in Scarborough Shoal and Singapore’s power plant in Myanmar.
February 24, 2014
Yuna Kim’s Silver Medal: Politics or Poor Sportsmanship?
By J.T. Quigley
While some accuse judges of being biased, others say Sotnikova was simply better.