China

1. Philippines’ Duterte, China’s Xi call for restraint in South China Sea
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/philippines-duterte-chinas-xi-call-restraint-south-china-sea-2022-04-09/
2. China lockdowns: Tourism spending plunges over key holiday
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61019241
3. Bloc politics may hinder steadiness of Pak-China relations, official says
https://www.dawn.com/news/1683989/bloc-politics-may-hinder-steadiness-of-pak-china-relations-official-says
4. China’s prices surge past forecasts amid lockdowns, Ukraine war
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/4/11/chinas-inflation-beats-forecasts-amid-lockdowns-ukraine-war
5.  China, US need to write more stories of cooperation like Flying Tigers: Chinese Ambassador
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202204/1258933.shtml
6.  China Covid pandemic: Xi hails response as Shanghai hits record
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-61043346
7.  Is a global recession coming? In US, China risks are mounting
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/4/8/is-a-global-recession-on-the-way-in-us-china-risks-are-growing
8. China firmly rejects US accusations about hacking
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202204/1258859.shtml
9. China Makes Semi-Secret Delivery of Missiles to Serbia
https://www.voanews.com/a/china-makes-semi-secret-delivery-of-missiles-to-serbia/6523269.html
10. China urges U.S. to promote peace in Ukraine through practical action instead of sanctions
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2022-04-11/China-urges-U-S-to-promote-peace-in-Ukraine-through-practical-action-1990yd4yI5a/index.html

Central Asia

1. Turkmenistan intends to boost two-way trade
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2351166/turkmenistan-intends-to-boost-two-way-trade
2. Kazakhstan: Survey finds solid support for Russia, but mostly among Russian speakers
https://eurasianet.org/kazakhstan-survey-finds-solid-support-for-russia-but-mostly-among-russian-speakers
3. Kazakhstan Says It Does Not Recognize Separatist-Controlled Territories in Ukraine as Independent
https://www.rferl.org/a/kazakhstan-ukraine-separatists-russia-recognition/31787134.html
4. Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Has Upset Uzbekistan’s Nuclear Plans
https://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Nuclear-Power/Russias-Invasion-Of-Ukraine-Has-Upset-Uzbekistans-Nuclear-Plans.html
5.EU Delegation talks on ongoing projects in Uzbekistan water sector (Exclusive)
https://www.azernews.az/region/192082.html
6. Kazakhstan Lifts Land Border Restrictions with Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
https://www.rferl.org/a/kazakhstan-lifts-restrictions-land-borders/31796631.html

East Asia

1. South Korea seeks return of US nuclear bombers, unsure of China’s influence over Kim Jong-un’s weapons testing plans
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3173412/south-korea-seeks-return-us-nuclear-bombers-unsure-chinas
2. Japan dials up measures against Russia, aligning itself with the U.S. and Europe.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/09/world/asia/japan-russia-ukraine.html
3. Cutting the Gordian knot in South Korea–Japan relations
https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2022/04/04/cutting-the-gordian-knot-in-south-korea-japan-relations/
4. In South Korea, Ukraine War Revives the Nuclear Question
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/06/world/asia/ukraine-south-korea-nuclear-weapons.html
5. Japan, Philippines Eye Further Defense Cooperation at First 2+2 Meeting
https://www.voanews.com/a/japan-philippines-eye-further-defense-cooperation-at-first-2-2-meeting-/6522008.html