by Martin Armstrong
Armstrong Economics
ASIA:
China has replaced their liaison officer with Hong Kong over the manner in which the protests were handled. The new liaison officer was quick to offer a way back to China by urging Hong Kong they must return to the “right path.” Luo Huining was confident he was able to stabilize the country and get Hong Kong back on track.
Japanese Prime Minister Abe told the media that Japan with still go ahead with Middle East deployment after the killing of the Iranian general in Iraq. He mentioned Japan’s close ties with Iran as he stressed any further escalation should be avoided. The reasons for entering the Middle East’s waters will be for intelligence gathering.