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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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January 31, 2014
South Korea’s $660 Million Robot Theme Park to Open in 2016
By J.T. Quigley
“Robot Land” will combine traditional rides with educational and research facilities.
January 30, 2014
Google Sells Motorola to Lenovo in China’s Biggest Technology Acquisition
By J.T. Quigley
$2.91 billion purchase makes Lenovo the world’s third-largest smartphone maker.
January 30, 2014
Shrouded in Smog, Chinese Officials Consider a Firework Ban
By J.T. Quigley
Concerns over increased air pollution may halt the Chinese New Year tradition.
January 30, 2014
Philippine Archbishop: Pope Francis “Might” Visit Typhoon-Damaged Areas
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Cheap Big Macs in Southeast Asia, street vendors reeling from Bangkok protests.
January 29, 2014
I Am Malala: Pakistan Book Launch Blocked By Provincial Government
By J.T. Quigley
Officials cited security concerns, but deeper issues over Malala’s Western celebrity were likely at play.
January 28, 2014
Western Australia Shark Culling: Petitions and Protests After First Kill
By J.T. Quigley
Nationwide poll shows that Australians are overwhelmingly opposed.
January 28, 2014
Ruhan Jia: Can China’s State-Sponsored Pop Star Win Western Favor?
By J.T. Quigley
Ruhan’s squeaky-clean image is a stark contrast to her hard-partying Western peers.
January 28, 2014
Vietnamese Banker Sentenced to Life in Prison for Massive Embezzlement Scheme
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Cambodian police break up television protest, Malaysian church attacked with Molotov cocktails.
January 27, 2014
Head of Japan’s NHK: Broadcaster Should Support Senkaku Claim
By J.T. Quigley
Katsuto Momii also called international anger over Japan’s wartime brothels “puzzling.”
January 24, 2014
Hong Kong Tycoon Doubles Controversial “Marriage Bounty” for Lesbian Daughter
By J.T. Quigley
Cecil Chao will pay $130 million to the man who marries his openly gay heiress.
January 23, 2014
Australian Police Seize $510 Million in Drugs, Cash and Assets in Money Laundering Sting
By J.T. Quigley
Year-long “Operation Eligo” targeted biker gangs, human traffickers – even Hezbollah.
January 23, 2014
How Did the Wife of India’s “Minister Twitter” Die?
By J.T. Quigley
After exposing Shashi Tharoor’s affair on social media, Sunanda Pushkar allegedly overdosed.