| CHINA | |
| 1. | Pakistan, China reaffirm bond amid regional tensions
https://www.dawn.com/news/1965195/pakistan-china-reaffirm-bond-amid-regional-tensions |
| 2. | Pakistan, China agree to strengthen coordination at bilateral, multilateral forums |
| 3. | Pakistan, China call for more ‘visible, verifiable’ actions to eliminate terrorist groups based in Afghanistan |
| 4. | Chinese vice premier calls for closer China-Pakistan community with shared future |
| 5. | Full text: Joint Press Communique of the 7th Round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue |
| 6. | Understanding Xi’s vision of China and the world through New Year message
http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2026-01/03/content_118258470.html |
| 7. | Chinese premier chairs State Council executive meeting on water network construction
http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2026-01/01/content_118256857.html |
| 8. | Pakistan, China term friendship ‘vital’ for regional peace, prosperity |
| 9. | Xi Jinping makes veiled swipe at US for ‘hegemony undermining international order’ |
| 10. | Beijing warns of war over Taiwan ruling party’s move to rebrand cross-strait relations law |
| 11. | China’s Wang Yi accuses US of playing ‘international policeman’ in Venezuela |
| 12. | China is likely to thread the needle after US attack on Venezuela |
| 13. | Will Beijing look to US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro for lessons on Taiwan? |
| 14. | Commentary: China-South Korea cooperation crucial for safeguarding openness, stability in Asia-Pacific |
| 15. | Insights from China-US economic and trade ties: Boosting global prosperity through self-development |
| 16. | In 2026, the world can continue to place expectations on China: Global Times editorial |
| 17. | China, U.S. should pursue coexistence through correct strategic perception |
| 18. | China, U.S. should seek common ground, shelve differences to manage divergences |
| 19. | A survey reveals the compelling appeal of contemporary China: Global Times editorial |
| 20. | China seeks public feedback on draft revision to police law |
| 21. | Mainland condemns DPP lawmakers’ proposal to revise Taiwan’s cross-Strait regulations |
| 22. | Full text: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 2026 New Year message |
| 23. | Xi leads China through a pivotal 2025
http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2026-01/02/content_118257975.html |
| 24. | China issues plan of action to improve treatment of solid waste
http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2026-01/05/content_118261776.html |
| 25. | Opening up New Horizons for Major-Country Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics at a Crucial Historical Juncture https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjbzhd/202512/t20251230_11790616.html |
| EAST ASIA and ASEAN | |
| 1. | Strong trade, strong flavors: ASEAN journalists explore Liuzhou’s Luosifen |
| 2. | ASEAN to Review Myanmar Situation Following Controversial Election, Malaysia PM Says |
| 3. | Visit Malaysia Year 2026 to kick off with 21 new international flights |
| 4. | ASEAN to assess post-election developments in Myanmar, Malaysia PM says |
| 5. | South Korea’s President Lee to visit China from January 4 to 7 as Seoul seeks to restore ties
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/south-koreas-president-lee-visit-china- |
| 6. | China’s Xi to host South Korea’s Lee from Sunday amid Japan tensions
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-xi-host-south-koreas-lee-new-year-amid-japa |
| 7. | South Korea extends visa fee waiver for group tourists from Southeast Asian countries |
| 8. | Asean chairmanship: Philippines to build on momentum of previous chairs |
| 9. | Asean Cup – Looking back: Singapore’s Asean football success on the shoulder of Sasikumar |
| 10. | Southeast Asian countries brace for elections, test of public trust and economic uncertainties in 2026 |
| 11. | ASEAN Chair’s Statement on the Outcomes of the Third General Border Committee (GBC) Between Cambodia and Thailand on 27 December 2025 |
| 12. | Japan, South Korea lead Asia’s local stablecoin push in 2025
https://www.theblock.co/post/383835/asias-stablecoin-focus-2025 |
| 13. | Xi: 9th Asian Winter Games reflects shared aspiration of Asian people |
| 14. | Asian leaders share messages of hope, unity as new year begins
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/asian-leaders-share-messages-of-hope-unity-as-new-year-begin |
| 15. | Discover the Best Southeast Asian Capitals for Wellness: Top Destinations for Rejuvenating Travel and Luxury Escapes in 2026 |
| 16. | ASEAN Power Grid: Gleaning Best Practices From Worst Cases – Analysis |
| 17. | International community must jointly thwart Japan’s nuclear ambitions |
