CPSC Monitor (April 14, 2025)

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CHINA

1. Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen economic ties during tour of south-east Asia

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/13/xi-jinping-seeks-to-strengthen-economic-ties-during-tour-of-south-east-asia

2. China’s Xi says there are ‘no winners’ in a tariff war as he visits Southeast Asia

https://apnews.com/article/xi-visit-vietnam-china-us-trade-d7046613bff2c9ef31162ae8dd436263

3. China works with neighboring countries for better future

https://en.prnasia.com/releases/apac/china-works-with-neighboring-countries-for-better-future-485148.shtml

4. U.S. Allies Refrain from Joining Trade War

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/13/xi-jinping-seeks-to-strengthen-economic-ties-during-tour-of-south-east-asia

5. Global Power Struggle Intensifies Between U.S. and China

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/13/xi-jinping-seeks-to-strengthen-economic-ties-during-tour-of-south-east-asia

6. China Hits Back at Trump Tariff Hike, US Stands Its Ground

https://gcaptain.com/china–hits–back–at–trump–tariff–hike–us–stands–its–ground/

7. China is entering a golden age of innovation

https://asiatimes.com/2025/04/china–is–entering–a–golden–age–of–innovation/

8. China launches new communication technology test satellite

https://m.chinanews.com/wap/detail/ecnspic/heqkzvr4033331.shtml

9. Envoy eyes deepening partnership with China

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202504/12/WS67f93e76a3104d9fd381edd2.html

10. Xi calls for building community with shared future with neighboring countries

https://english.cctv.com/2025/04/10/ARTIVImZ4pBOCq1c1TOcu96k250
410.shtml?spm=C69523.PwOasl7Qr6J6.MHZUB6bez4SG.33

11. China calls for SCO unity on multilateral trading system

https://thedailycpec.com/china–calls–for–sco–unity–on–multilateral–trading–system/

12. Ahsan Iqbal chaired a high level meeting on CPEC progress

https://thedailycpec.com/ahsan–iqbal–chaired–a–high–level–meeting–on–cpec–progress/

13. Pakistan, China set to hold 14th JCC meeting in July to ignite CPEC 2.0

https://thedailycpec.com/pakistan–china–set–to–hold–14th–jcc–meeting–in–july–to–ignite–cpec–2–0/

14. China rallies industry to support exporters’ pivot to domestic market

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-12/China-rallies-industry-to-support-exporters-pivot-to-domestic-market-1CvwhaEHgMU/p.html

15. Pakistan, China partner to boost cotton production through technology

https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/04/07/pakistan-china-partner-to-boost-cotton-production-through-technology/

16. Pakistan, China agree to fly 1st foreign astronaut to Chinese space station

https://www.radio.gov.pk/10-04-2025/pakistan-china-agree-to-fly-1st-foreign-astronaut-to-chinese-space-station

17. Pakistan, China agree to boost air force ties with joint drills, tactical training

https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2596686/pakistan

18. China to train local employees for CPEC projects

https://www.dawn.com/news/1902766/china-to-train-local-employees-for-cpec-projects

 

CENTRAL ASIA, SCO and ECO

1. Pakistan, Azerbaijan vow to reinforce strong brotherly relations

https://www.arabnews.com/node/2596859/pakistan

2. Visit of the Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan to Pakistan

https://mofa.gov.pk/press-releases/visit-of-the-minister-of-economy-of-azerbaijan-to-pakistan

3. Pakistan, Uzbekistan to Deepen Cooperation in Tourism Sector

https://pid.gov.pk/site/press_detail/28575

4. Private airlines to be ‘engaged to boost links’ with Uzbekistan

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2539413/private-airlines-to-be-engaged-to-boost-links-with-uzbekistan

5. SCO dialogue partners eye deeper cooperation with China at investment event

https://www.nation.com.pk/13-Apr-2025/sco-dialogue-partners-eye-deeper-cooperation-with-china-at-investment-event

6. PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Belarus visit of utmost importance, will help further boost bilateral ties: Tarar

https://www.app.com.pk/national/pm-shehbaz-sharifs-belarus-visit-of-utmost-importance-will-help-further-boost-bilateral-ties-tarar/

7. SCO pledges support for open, transparent multilateral trading system

https://english.www.gov.cn/news/202504/11/content_
WS67f85e75c6d0868f4e8f194e.html

8. SCO dialogue partners eye deeper cooperation with China at investment event

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202504/1331974.shtml

9. Kazakhstan ready to participate in TAPI project: envoy

https://www.brecorder.com/news/40356839

10. Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan Plan To Increase Trade Turnover To $2 Bln

https://www.urdupoint.com/en/world/kyrgyzstan-uzbekistan-plan-to-increase-trade-1958305.html

11. Pak-Tajik group to explore collaboration in agriculture sector

https://www.dawn.com/news/1895891

12. Pakistan, Tajikistan push for direct flights to boost trade

https://mettisglobal.news/pakistan-tajikistan-push-for-direct-flights-to-boost-trade/

13. Shanghai Cooperation Organization head hails Türkiye’s growing role in international diplomacy

https://www.yenisafak.com/en/news/shanghai-cooperation-organization-head-hails-turkiyes-growing-role-in-international-diplomacy-3700898

 

EAST ASIA

1. China’s version of ‘stock market stabilization fund’ launched https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202504/08/WS67f484ada3104d9fd381e103.html
2. Xi on China-Vietnam ties

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202504/13/WS67fbcd74a3104d9fd381efd4.html

3. Upping public sector investment, a remedy for consumption slump

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202504/14/WS67fc67d6a3104d9fd381f11c.html

4. Former labor minister announces bid for president

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20250409/labor-activist-turned-conservative-politician-announces-bid-for-president

5. Acting president says to ‘fulfill final calling’ amid presidential rumors

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20250414/south-koreas-acting-president-says-to-fulfill-final-calling-amid-presidential-rumors

6. US tariff pause offers temporary reprieve to Korean economy

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20250410/us-tariff-pause-offers-temporary-reprieve-to-korean-economy

7. Govt Survey Finds Contingency Shelter Equipment, Food Stocks in Japan Inadequate; Plans for Improvements by March 2026

https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defense-security/20250413-248762/

8. Japan must face negotiations with a long-term strategy: The Japan News

https://asianews.network/japan-must-face-negotiations-with-a-long-term-strategy-the-japan-news/

 

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