Dec. 29, 2023-Jan. 4, 2024
This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images in the Asia-Pacific region made or published by The Associated Press in the past week.
A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, damaging thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats. A Japan Airlines plane catches fire on the runway of Haneda airport after colliding with a Japanese coast guard aircraft. New Year’s celebrations are held in various countries in Asia.
The selection was curated by AP photo editor Masayo Yoshida in Tokyo.
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