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CHINA |
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| 1. | US, China extend tariff truce by 90 days, staving off surge in duties |
| 2. | U.S., China extend tariff deadline for 90 days just hours before expiration https://english.news.cn/20250810/a55ce9fc35a749f1b5bd422707182d8f/c.html |
| 3. | Record US container imports from China reveal mutual trade resilience |
| 4. | Trump trade war with China is starting to look like a partnership
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3322053/trump-trade-war-china-starting-look-partnership |
| 5. | Open Questions | Jing Qian unpacks the US-China trade talks and their ‘manageable’ rivalry |
| 6. | China report says US using human rights as ‘bargaining chip’ in deeply unequal society |
| 7. | Hard to switch: why US farmers are embracing Chinese drones despite concerns |
| 8. | Trump’s chip deal signals a new ‘pay-to-play’ China trade policy, analysts say |
| 9. | Opinion | Unlike the US, China is not trying to shut out the future |
| 10. | Exclusive | China invites descendants of US Flying Tigers who fought Japan to mark end of World War II |
| 11. | China’s top diplomat Wang Yi to visit India for first time in 3 years for border talks |
| 12. | Shanghai’s key stock index soars to 10-year high as investors pile in for higher returns |
| 13. | Tech innovation propels nation’s industrial future
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202508/18/WS68a25c7ba310b236346f210d.html |
| 14. | Space station crew gains AI assistant
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202508/18/WS68a27b52a310b236346f217a.html |
| 15. | Chinese vice-premier calls for boosting basic pharmaceutical research, sci-tech innovation
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202507/11/WS68706ee4a31000e9a573b780.html |
| 16. | Investment in social welfare to facilitate growth
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202503/27/WS67e4a4f4a3101d4e4dc2b168.html |
| 17. | World’s largest hybrid TBM debuts in Changsha
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202503/27/WS67e52cd2a3101d4e4dc2b3b3.html |
| 18. | New batch of Chinese internet satellites reaches orbit
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202508/13/WS689caad3a310b236346f1808.html |
| 19. | China stays at forefront of global digital growth
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202508/14/WS689e0265a310b236346f1b12.html |
| 20. | China moves ahead with research into brain-computer interfaces
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202508/15/WS689e90cea310b236346f1c6e.html |
| 21. | Shenzhou-20 astronauts complete third series of extravehicular activities
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202508/15/WS689f546ca310b236346f1f19.html |
| 22. | Robot skillsets take center stage at Beijing games
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202508/18/WS68a29582a310b236346f227a.html |
| 23. | China launches low Earth orbit satellite group
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202508/18/WS68a211c3a310b236346f2104.html |
| 24. | China stays at forefront of global digital growth
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202508/14/WS689e0265a310b236346f1b12.html |
| 25. | Why EU stance on Taiwan is a growing cause of concern for mainland China |
| 26. | China urged to boost space solar power technology efforts |
| 27. | New Chinese see-through brain technique offers clearest view of its inner workings |
| 28. | China report says US using human rights as ‘bargaining chip’ in deeply unequal society |
| 29. | China’s environmental initiatives prove green devt possible |
| 30. | Building bridges across civilizations: Reflections on China’s Global Civilization Initiative |
| 31. | Understanding Chinese civilization with President Xi: I have been longing for Dunhuang |
| 32. | Chinese premier urges efforts to write new chapter in building ecological civilization in new era |
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CENTRAL ASIA, SCO and ECO |
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| 1. | Kazakhstan should become a digital state over next five years, President https://qazinform.com/news/kazakhstan-should-become-a-digital-state-over-next-five-years-president-076590 |
| 2. | Kazakhstan Showcases Middle Power Role in Washington D.C.: Kazakh Ambassador Ashikbayev Spreads the Message https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-showcases-middle-power-role-in-washington-d-c-kazakh-ambassador-ashikbayev-spreads-the-message/ |
| 3. | Kazakhstan backs China’s plan for global AI cooperation body https://anewz.tv/region/central-asia/11885/kazakhstan-supports-chinas-global-ai-cooperation-proposal/news |
| 4. | Armenia’s PM to Visit Kazakhstan Amid Historic Peace Breakthrough and Economic Opportunities https://timesca.com/armenias-pm-to-visit-kazakhstan-amid-historic-peace-breakthrough-and-economic-opportunities/ |
| 5. | Kazakhstan seeks to expand air connectivity with China, Uzbekistan https://qazinform.com/news/kazakhstan-seeks-to-expand-air-connectivity-with-china-uzbekistan-597436 |
| 6. | Tashkent hosts 8th Central Asian Expert Forum https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/08/12/tashkent-hosts-8th-central-asian-expert-forum/ |
| 7. | Uzbekistan calls for closer cooperation with Kazakhstan in aviation and logistics https://qazinform.com/news/uzbekistan-calls-for-closer-closer-cooperation-with-kazakhstan-in-aviation-and-logistics-4638ce |
| 8. | Kyrgyzstan Sees Rising Pakistani Investment Amid Expanding Economic Partnership https://timesca.com/kyrgyzstan-sees-rising-pakistani-investment-amid-expanding-economic-partnership/ |
| 9. | Kyrgyzstan endorses draft agreement on administration cooperation in tourism between EAEU countries https://akipress.com/news:844188:Kyrgyzstan_endorses_draft_agreement_on_ administration_cooperation_in_tourism_between_EAEU_countries/ |
| 10. | Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan approve action plan to deepen financial cooperation https://www.trend.az/business/4079628.html |
| 11. | Tajikistan-Pakistan joint counterterrorism exercise conducted at Fakhrobod training ground in Tajikistan https://asiaplustj.info/en/node/351755 |
| 12. | Pakistan invited to Turkmenistan Investment Forum to strengthen trade ties https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/08/11/pakistan-invited-to-turkmenistan-investment-forum-to-strengthen-trade-ties/ |
| 13. | Turkmenistan, Pakistan seek to fast-track TAPI gas pipeline https://www.trend.az/business/4079865.html |
| 14. | Kazakhstan to Expand Air Links with China and Uzbekistan https://astanatimes.com/2025/08/kazakhstan-to-expand-air-links-with-china-and-uzbekistan/ |
| 15. | Construction of three 12-km tunnels starts for China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway https://akipress.com/news:845260:Construction_of_three_12-km_tunnels_starts_ for_China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan_railway/ |
| 16. | Uzbekistan and China discuss promising grant projects https://qazinform.com/news/uzbekistan-and-china-discuss-promising-grant-projects-328eae |
| 17. | Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin Meets with Ambassador of Uzbekistan to China Farhod Arziev https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/xw/wjbxw/202508/t20250815_11690766.html |
| 18. | Uzbekistan’s Ferghana and China’s Kashgar Sign Twin-City Pact https://uz.kursiv.media/en/2025-08-17/uzbekistans-ferghana-and-chinas-kashgar-sign-twin-city-pact/ |
| 19. | Uzbekistan and China’s CRBC taking stock of progress on key road projects https://www.trend.az/business/4081064.html |
| 20. | Uzbekistan, China open new industrial zone in Weifang https://www.trend.az/business/4080011.html |
| 21. | Turkmenistan and China discuss development of cooperation https://akipress.com/news:845105:Turkmenistan_and_China_discuss_development _of_cooperation/ |
| 22. | Key aspects of Turkmen-Chinese cooperation discussed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/en/post/97871/key-aspects-turkmen-chinese-cooperation-discussed-ministry-foreign-affairs-turkmenistan |
| 23. | The meeting of the Council of National Coordinators of the SCO https://eng.sectsco.org/20250814/1937911.html |
| 24. | Youth cooperation, exchanges flourish among SCO member countries https://en.people.cn/n3/2025/0814/c98649-20352930.html |
| 25. | 2nd Pakistan-China Business Conference Strengthens Trade https://thedailycpec.com/2nd-pakistan-china-business-conference-strengthens-trade/ |
| 26. | I-Day celebration ceremony held at Pak Embassy in Tashkent https://www.nation.com.pk/17-Aug-2025/i-day-celebration-ceremony-held-at-pak-embassy-in-tashkent |
| 27. | China-SCO demonstration area’s trade with SCO members jumps by 26.1% in first seven months of 2025 |
| 28. | Kazakh president voices support for China’s global AI cooperation initiative
https://news.az/news/kazakh-president-voices-support-for-china-s-global-ai-cooperation-initiative |
| 29. | Turkmenistan advances regional aviation projects with Central Asia-China сooperation |
| 30. | Azerbaijan, China hail excellent development of bilateral ties
https://news.az/news/azerbaijan-china-hail-excellent-development-of-bilateral-ties |
| 31. | Azerbaijan and China discuss enhancing strategic and parliamentary ties
https://news.az/news/azerbaijan-and-china-discuss-enhancing-strategic-and-parliamentary-ties |
| 32. | Kazakhstan and China to take to skies with new flights, including route to Ghulja |
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EAST ASIA and ASEAN |
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| 1. | ASEAN film festival to showcase cultural diversity, strengthen connectivity |
| 2. | ASEAN to send first peace mission to Myanmar over Rohingya crisis |
| 3. | Bangladesh cites economic, strategic potential in Asean bid |
| 4. | Secretary-General of ASEAN to participate in the Regional Forum to Deepen Stakeholder Awareness and Engagement on the ASCC Strategic Plan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 5. | From the Rhine to the Mekong: Unlocking ASEAN-EU Trade Potential |
| 6. | South Korea military shrinks by 20% due to low birthrate |
| 7. | South Korea to restore pact halting military activity on North Korea border |
| 8. | Global-City Singapore: SG60 And Beyond – Staying Global in a Changing World |
| 9. | Nowhere to turn but toward future: Seoul and Tokyo 80 years after liberation |
| 10. | Indonesia eyes ‘sovereign AI fund’ to drive development, document shows https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2025/08/12/indonesia-eyes-sovereign-ai-fund-to-drive-development-document-shows.html |
| 11. | Royal Brunei Police Force learn more about cybercrime, online scams, |
| 12. | Southeast Asian activists push for strong plastic pollution treaty
https://asianews.network/southeast-asian-activists-push-for-strong-plastic-pollution-treaty/ |
| 13. | Cambodia, Thailand urged to engage in dialogue, rebuild trust
https://asianews.network/cambodia-thailand-urged-to-engage-in-dialogue-rebuild-trust/ |
| 14. | Indonesia to air-drop aid as starvation spirals in Gaza
https://asianews.network/indonesia-to-air-drop-aid-as-starvation-spirals-in-gaza/ |
| 15. | Thailand-Cambodia ‘deep mistrust’ tests Asean’s peacekeeping role |
| 16. | Trump’s curbs on China’s shipbuilding edge spur South Korean investments in Asean |
| 17. | China’s ‘durian diplomacy’ expands with Cambodia’s first direct air shipments of fruit |
| 18. | Malaysia accused of ‘blocking progress’ on plastics as it sides with oil giants at UN |
| 19. | South Korean president orders preparations for phased implementation of existing inter-Korean agreements
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202508/18/WS68a29a7ca310b236346f2293.html |
| 20. | Indonesia to strengthen multilateral cooperation after US tariff deal
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202508/15/WS689f37fca310b236346f1ef1.html |
| 21. | Foreign ministers of China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand hold informal meeting
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202508/15/WS689f2635a310b236346f1ed5.html |
| 22. | Green city expo in Jakarta showcases China’s tech and partnerships
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202508/14/WS689dcadba310b236346f1aea.html |
| 23. | ASEAN Durian Festival in Beijing highlights growing trade and cultural ties with China
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202508/13/WS689bf669a310b236346f16cc.html |
