Source: corbettreport.com, apperspective.net
Welcome back to The Asia-Pacific Perspective, that monthly show where James Corbett of corbettreport.com and Broc West of apperspective.net break down all the latest news and headlines from the Asia-Pacific region. In this month's conversation:
Story 1:
Philippines eyes more US warships
Philippines military starts deployment of troops in Spratlys
China Building Second Aircraft Carrier, Two More In The Pipeline
Japan drops 'no-war' pledge
Story 2:
Rights group slams Australia's treatment of asylum seekers
Not At War with Asylum Seekers
Australian PM defends secrecy over border protection
Story 3:
Mega Default In China Scheduled For January 31
China to allow 5 private banks