CPSC Monitor (October 27, 2025)

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CHINA
1. China-built Balakot Hydropower Project achieves river closure in NW Pakistan

https://english.news.cn/20251026/d18a3b50e8ba4b6891f029a2b3a1c583/c.html
2. Xinhua Commentary: China has much to offer for those investing long-term in land of opportunity

https://english.news.cn/20251027/6bd669df09934c36a58f584ffb4fcd1d/c.html
3. Donald Trump to meet with China’s Xi Jinping next Thursday in South Korea for crunch talks

https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3330131/donald-trump-meet-chinas-xi-jinping-next-thursday-south-korea-crunch-talks?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
4. Modest hopes for Xi-Trump summit as China and US count down to South Korea talks

https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3330099/why-us-china-trade-talks-malaysia-are-crucial-paving-way-xi-trump-summit?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
5. Beijing sets October 25 as annual day to commemorate Taiwan’s restoration

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3330273/beijing-sets-october-25-annual-day-commemorate-taiwans-restoration?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
6. Update: China’s industrial profits grow at faster pace in first nine months

https://english.news.cn/20251027/261d86b7da8042cea47791306fcd3b87/c.html
7. China, U.S. reach basic consensuses on arrangements to address respective trade concerns

https://english.news.cn/20251026/1ed1b071b23e4a38939017fdb0d09edc/c.html
8. Chinese vice premier holds video call with US treasury secretary, trade representative on economic issues

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/20/content_118132053.html
9. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to have trade talks with US in Malaysia on Oct. 24-27

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/23/content_118138748.html
10. CPC Central Committee to hold press conference on plenary session

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/23/content_118138842.html
11. Publicity Department of CPC Central Committee urges promoting guiding principles of key Party plenum

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/24/content_118139560.html
12. Official: Xi plays decisive role in formulating Party leadership’s recommendations for 15th Five-Year Plan

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/24/content_118140211.html
13. Official: CPC’s recommendations for new 5-year plan prioritize building modernized industrial system, reinforcing real economy

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/24/content_118140229.html
14. Official: CPC Central Committee’s recommendations outline major development objectives for 2026-2030 period

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/24/content_118140230.html
15. Commerce minister: China seeks to open doors wider in 2026-2030

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/24/content_118140243.html
16. China aims to raise average life expectancy to around 80 years in 5 years

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/24/content_118140742.html
17. Chinese premier to visit Singapore, attend Leaders’ Meetings on East Asian Cooperation in Malaysia

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/24/content_118140817.html
18. Chinese premier calls for high-quality formulation of new 5-year plan outline

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/25/content_118141551.html
19. China’s State Council urges study, implementation of key Party plenum spirit

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/25/content_118141555.html
20. Key recommendations document outlines priorities in China’s next five-year blueprint

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/25/content_118141601.html
21. Chinese sci-tech minister outlines innovation plans for 2026-2030 period

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/25/content_118141615.html
22. China ratifies Commemoration Day of Taiwan’s Restoration

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/25/content_118141622.html
23. China, US start economic, trade talks in Kuala Lumpur

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/25/content_118142246.html
24. Chinese premier arrives in Singapore for official visit

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/25/content_118142280.html
25. Chinese premier pledges joint efforts with Singapore for more just, equitable world order

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/26/content_118142247.html
26. Chinese, US delegations reconvene for 2nd day of economic, trade talks in Kuala Lumpur

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/26/content_118142248.html
27. China to firmly promote high-level opening-up, continuously optimize business environment, says premier

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/26/content_118142541.html
28. China, US reach basic consensuses on arrangements to address respective trade concerns

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/27/content_118143443.html
29. Beijing accuses US of undermining South China Sea peace after plane and helicopter crashes

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3330434/us-navy-helicopter-and-warplane-crash-south-china-sea-same-day?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
30. Chinese envoy calls for ‘shared prosperity’ as possible Xi-Trump summit approaches

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3330299/chinese-envoy-calls-shared-prosperity-possible-xi-trump-summit-approaches
31. Beijing’s Wang Huning takes aim at ‘Taiwan independence’ in restoration day address

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3330323/beijings-wang-huning-takes-aim-taiwan-independence-restoration-day-address?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
32. Trump turns up the heat on Beijing with probe into China’s compliance with 2020 trade deal

https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3330280/us-launches-investigation-chinas-compliance-trumps-2020-trade-deal?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
33. China moves to strengthen regulation of AI safety and ethics

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3330054/china-moves-strengthen-regulation-ai-safety-and-ethics?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
34. China aims to overcome adversity with tech, self-reliance – as it happened

https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3330134/chinas-communist-party-meets-press-after-fourth-plenum-wraps?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
35. China unveils ‘mini fridge’ AI server that uses 90% less power than other systems

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3330383/china-unveils-mini-fridge-ai-server-uses-90-less-power-other-systems?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
36. Science drives China’s westward expansion in Africa

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3330354/science-drives-chinas-westward-expansion-africa?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
37. China unveils ‘ghost’ drone for stealth underwater surveillance

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3330169/china-unveils-ghost-drone-stealth-underwater-surveillance?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
38. China’s lesson for the US: it takes more than chips to win the AI race

https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3328568/chinas-lesson-us-it-takes-more-chips-win-ai-race?module=top_story&pgtype=section
39. Commemorations held to pay tribute to CPV heroes in NE China

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/25/WS68fcd50fa310f735438b6f0f.html
40. China fortifies public interest mechanism

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/27/WS68feb3eea310f735438b708f.html
41. Demand rises for strategic minerals

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/27/WS68fec2bea310f735438b70bd.html
42. China has world’s most comprehensive maritime judicial system: report

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/27/WS68fec79aa310f735438b70f0.html
43. Global South consensus on ‘pluriversal’ future

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/27/WS68feadd0a310f735438b7079.html
44. China’s development roadmap key reform charter

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/27/WS68feb2fea310f735438b708a.html
45. Nation marks 80th anniversary of Taiwan’s restoration

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/27/WS68fe45bba310f735438b7043.html

 

CENTRAL ASIA and SCO
1. China-Central Asia friendship: Explore Confucius Institute in Almaty, Kazakhstan
https://english.news.cn/20251022/1ccc765bc0dc448988b45d2dbdab61c2/c.html
2. Forum on deepening China-Central Asia cooperation opens in Xinjiang
https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/5304476-forum-on-deepening-china-central-asia-cooperation-opens-in-xinjiang
3. Xi’an emerges as key hub under China-Kazakhstan Trade Logistics initiative
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-10-22/Xi-an-emerges-as-key-hub-for-China-Kazakhstan-trade-1HGdYA2VNK0/share_amp.html
4. 2025 ‘Study Beijing’ Education Exhibition Successfully Concludes in Almaty, Kazakhstan
https://vulcanpost.com/prnewswire/2025-study-beijing-education-exhibition-successfully-concludes-in-almaty-kazakhstan/
5. Cross-Border Tourism Now Soars Between Xinjiang, China and Kazakhstan After Visa-Free Agreement
https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/cross-border-tourism-now-soars-between-xinjiang-china-and-kazakhstan-after-visa-free-agreement/
6. Kyrgyzstan ratifies China-Central Asia Treaty on eternal good-neighborliness, friendship and cooperation
https://qazinform.com/news/kyrgyzstan-ratifies-china-central-asia-treaty-on-eternal-good-neighborliness-friendship-and-cooperation-8a3215
7. Uzbekistan Introduces Visa-Free Entry for Six Countries and Extends Stay for Chinese Citizens
https://www.uzdaily.uz/en/uzbekistan-introduces-visa-free-entry-for-six-countries-and-extends-stay-for-chinese-citizens/
8. Uzbekistan, China expand cooperation in strategic energy sector
https://www.trend.az/business/4106714.html
9. Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan hosts briefing on outcomes of Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women
https://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20251023/b236c6cb2f7b41379802b33a980efa86/c.html
10. Chinese company interested in constructing solar and wind power plants in Tajikistan
https://qazinform.com/news/chinese-company-interested-in-constructing-solar-and-wind-power-plants-in-tajikistan-21b86a
11. Kazakhstan and China boost border throughput capacity by 23%
https://qazinform.com/news/kazakhstan-and-china-boost-border-throughput-capacity-by-23-500764
12. SCO Secretary General Deliveres Video Message to Participants of Roundtable in Dushanbe
https://eng.sectsco.org/20251023/2031399.html
13. On SCO Events Held within Framework of the International High-Tech Agricultural Exhibition in Yangling
https://eng.sectsco.org/20251026/2038196.html
14. SCO Secretary General Participates in Gathering to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Taiwan’s Recovery from Japanese Occupation
https://eng.sectsco.org/20251025/2037833.html
15. Dar says regional connectivity not optional, essential for growth and shared progress
https://www.dawn.com/news/amp/1950762
16. Pakistan to drive cross-border cooperation and transport linkages: Ishaq Dar
https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Oct-2025/pakistan-drive-cross-border-cooperation-transport-linkages-ishaq-dar
17. ‘Dostarym-V’: Pakistan and Kazakhstan conclude joint counter-terrorism exercise in Cherat
https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/914052-dostarymv-pakistan-and-kazakhstan-conclude-joint-counterterro
18. Uzbekistan Keen to Boost Tourism Ties With Pakistan: Envoy
https://thediplomaticinsight.com/uzbkistan-keen-to-boost-tourism-ties-with-pak/
19. Kazakhstan: Trump to Host U.S.-Central Asia Summit on November 6
https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-trump-to-host-u-s-central-asia-summit-on-november-6/
20. Pakistan to actively participate in SCO under Kyrgyz chairmanship: Sohail Khan
https://www.app.com.pk/foreign-correspondent/pakistan-to-actively-participate-in-sco-under-kyrgyz-chairmanship-sohail-khan/
21. KAFP strengthens educational and professional collaboration across Kazakhstan
https://www.app.com.pk/domestic/kafp-strengthens-educational-and-professional-collaboration-across-kazakhstan/
22. Berdimuhamedow Visits Afghanistan to Launch New Phase of TAPI Gas Pipeline
https://caspiannews.com/news-detail/berdimuhamedow-visits-afghanistan-to-launch-new-phase-of-tapi-gas-pipeline-2025-10-23-0/
23. Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunders Arrive in Azerbaijan to Showcase Their Capabilities During Exercise Indus Shield Alpha
https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/10/22/pakistan-air-force-jf-17-thunders-arrive-in-azerbaijan-to-showcase-their-capabilities-during-exercise-indus-shield-alpha/

 

EAST ASIA and ASEAN
1. 20th East Asia Summit Reviews Cooperation and Future Direction at its 20th Anniversary

https://asean.org/20th-east-asia-summit-reviews-cooperation-and-future-direction-at-its-20th-anniversary/
2. 47th ASEAN Summit kicks off in Malaysia

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/26/WS68fd965ea310f735438b6f58.html
3. China presses for stronger economic, trade ties after Trump departs ASEAN summit

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/world-leaders-look-build-economic-trade-ties-after-trump-departs-asean-summit-2025-10-27/
4. China ready to work with ASEAN members to build successful FTA 3.0, says Chinese premier

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/26/content_118142540.html
5. China to firmly promote high-level opening-up, continuously optimize business environment, says Premier Li

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/26/WS68fe26f4a310f735438b702e.html
6. Beijing, Singapore pledge to advance cooperation

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/26/WS68fe4243a310f735438b7039.html
7. Chinese premier arrives in Malaysia for leaders’ meetings on East Asian cooperation

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/26/content_118142545.html
8. Chinese premier’s Singapore visit strengthens ties, expands practical cooperation

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/27/content_118143413.html
9. Chinese premier calls for joint efforts to achieve new successes for East Asia

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2025-10/27/content_118143923.html
10. Xinhua Headlines: China, ASEAN to upgrade free trade, bring more certainties to world

https://english.news.cn/20251026/e29a73ace561491cac745c9b99b57177/c.html
11. Strengthen alignment for regional development: China Daily editorial

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/26/WS68fe29b7a310f735438b7037.html
12. AI golden opportunities for China and ASEAN

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/27/WS68fead80a310f735438b7073.html
13. Singapore, China pledge to fight for free trade as Li Qiang visits city state

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3330350/singapore-china-pledge-fight-free-trade-li-qiang-visits-city-state?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
14. China gives Japan’s new prime minister Sanae Takaichi the cold shoulder

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3330382/china-gives-japans-new-prime-minister-sanae-takaichi-cold-shoulder?module=top_story&pgtype=section
15. Trump departs ASEAN with lingering questions for Southeast Asia’s trade

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/27/trump-departs-asean-with-lingering-questions-for-southeast-asias-trade
16. Anwar calls for dialogue and cooperation amid US-China rivalry at East Asia Summit

https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/114664/anwar-calls-for-dialogue-and-cooperation-amid-us-china-rivalry-at-east-asia-summit
17. ASEAN summit in Malaysia: Who’s attending and what to expect

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/25/asean-summit-in-malaysia-whos-attending-and-what-to-expect
18. FIFA announces new ASEAN Cup for Southeast Asia

https://www.dawn.com/news/1951369/fifa-announces-new-asean-cup-for-southeast-asia
19. Malaysia in spotlight as regional, world leaders gather for ASEAN summit

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/malaysia-in-spotlight-as-regional-world-leaders-gather-for-asean-summit/3726504
20. Trump to oversee Cambodia-Thai peace deal at ASEAN summit: Malaysia FM

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/14/trump-to-oversee-cambodia-thai-peace-deal-at-asean-summit-malaysia-fm

 

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