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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 23, 2014
Philippine Police: Sinaloa Cartel Hitmen Have Targeted Arrested Members
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Indonesian president supports abused maid, Thai general to deploy army if police lose control.
January 21, 2014
International Violin Star Vanessa-Mae to Ski for Thailand at Sochi Games
By J.T. Quigley
The British-Thai musical prodigy will compete in the giant slalom next month.
January 21, 2014
Third Straight Annual Loss for Nintendo: Is it Time to Embrace Mobile Gaming?
By J.T. Quigley
After slashing console sales forecasts, Nintendo CEO finally considers smartphones.
January 21, 2014
Popular Indonesian Twitter Users Can Get Paid to Tweet Ads
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Philippine farmers offer reward for rice thieves, Malaysian opposition leader banned from entering Japan.
January 20, 2014
Caroline Kennedy is “Deeply Concerned” Over Japan’s Annual Dolphin Hunt
By J.T. Quigley
The hunt, which inspired Oscar-winning documentary The Cove, began Saturday.
January 17, 2014
Filipina Caregiver Wins Israeli Version of “X Factor”
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Lucasfilm regional headquarters open in Singapore, Malaysia cracks down on undocumented foreigners.
January 16, 2014
Japan Will Cast a “Magnetic Net” for Space Junk
By J.T. Quigley
JAXA has partnered with a fishing equipment company in an attempt to clean up orbiting debris.
January 16, 2014
Kenichi Suganuma
By J.T. Quigley
The Diplomat’s J.T. Quigley spoke with Kenichi Suganuma, the Japanese Ambassador to Brunei, about the future of his country’s 30-year relationship with the Sultanate.
January 15, 2014
Nirbheek: India’s Anti-Rape Gun Draws Widespread Criticism
By J.T. Quigley
The country’s first “firearm made for women” was named after Delhi gang-rape victim.
January 15, 2014
Chinese Doctor Who Sold Newborns to Human Traffickers Sentenced to Death
By J.T. Quigley
Zhang Shuxia forged test results to make parents believe that their children were gravely ill.
January 15, 2014
Fast Food Outlets Cash in On “Bangkok Shutdown”
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Indonesia explains mineral export ban, push for increased animal protection in Singapore.
January 14, 2014
School to be Renamed After Pakistan Teen who Thwarted Suicide Bombing
By J.T. Quigley
Aitzaz Hassan, 15, died after tackling a suicide bomber outside his school.