CHINA

1. Deadly floods hit China’s major grain-producing region, fueling food security concerns

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/08/07/china/china-northeast-flooding-food-security-intl-hnk/index.html

2. China tells Philippines to remove grounded warship in South China Sea

https://www.asiaone.com/asia/china-tells-philippines-remove-grounded-warship-south-china-sea

3. China drops tariffs against Australian barley

https://www.smh.com.au/world/asia/china-drops-tariffs-against-australian-barley-20230804-p5du0l.html

4. China lodges solemn representations to Japan over defense white paper interfering in internal affairs

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202307/1295228.shtml

5. China’s Military Influence in Africa Grows as Russia’s Diminishes

https://www.voanews.com/a/analysis-china-s-military-influence-in-africa-grows-as-russia-s-diminishes/7212127.html

6. At least 20 killed and 27 missing as deadly flooding in China worsens and rescues continue

https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/at-least-20-killed-and-27-missing-as-deadly-flooding-in-china-worsens-and-rescues-continue/3025615/

7. China’s central bank to guide more financial resources to support private sector

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/chinas-central-bank-guide-more-financial-resources-support-private-sector-3675571

8. China urges U.S. to respect its maritime rights

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-08-07/China-urges-U-S-to-respect-its-maritime-rights-1m4VpqRKUEg/index.html

CENTRAL ASIA

1. Interfax-Kazakhstan issues its 975th Oil&Gas Report

https://www.interfax.kz/?lang=eng&int_id=21&news_id=63189

2 Kazakhstan Considers Route for Exports to Persian Gulf Countries

https://astanatimes.com/2023/08/kazakhstan-considers-route-for-exports-to-persian-gulf-countries/

3. Kyrgyzstan Says Border With Tajikistan Can Reopen ‘Gradually’ After Delimitation Work

https://www.rferl.org/a/kyrgyzstan-tajikistan-border-delimitation/32534256.html

4. Turkmenistan wants the EU to help build a Trans-Caspian pipeline

https://www.asianews.it/news-en/Turkmenistan-wants-the-EU-to-help-build-a-Trans-Caspian-pipeline-58919.html

5. Turkey-Armenia, Azerbaijan-Armenia relations’ normalization process should proceed in parallel

https://news.am/eng/news/774441.html

6. Presidents of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan hold first-ever summit

https://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/3781543.html

EAST ASIA

1. Japan expresses concern over China-Russia drills

https://warisboring.com/japan-expresses-concern-over-china-russia-drills/

2. Philippines summons China envoy as tensions escalate over disputed waters

https://www.trtworld.com/asia/philippines-summons-china-envoy-as-tensions-escalate-over-disputed-waters-14370235

3. US to Expand Security Cooperation with S. Korea, Japan

http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm?Seq_Code=179528&lang=e

4. Pentagon: US to Expand Security Cooperation with S. Korea, Japan

http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm?Seq_Code=179528&lang=e

5. Malaysia Needs To Implement Multi-Year Wage Plan To Become a Leading Country in Asia

https://international.thenewslens.com/article/186455