CHINA

1. Australia’s coal exports to China rise in April
https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2444577-australias-coal-exports-to-china-rise-in-april
2. China sends 17 military aircraft, 8 naval vessels around Taiwan
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4877995
3. Chinese coast guard ship blocks Philippine patrol vessel in new stand-off
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/chinese-coast-guard-ship-blocks-philippine-patrol-vessel-in-new-stand-off
4. Pakistan Army Chief, China’s State Councilor agree to boost military ties for regional peace
https://pakobserver.net/pakistan-army-chief-chinas-state-councilor-agree-to-boost-military-ties-for-regional-peace/
5. The Renminbi’s New Role: Sanctions Busting
https://www.thewirechina.com/2023/04/30/renminbi-new-role-sanctions-busting/
6. U.S. ‘ready’ to aid Philippine resupplies in South China Sea: admiral
https://asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/Interview/U.S.-ready-to-aid-Philippine-resupplies-in-South-China-Sea-admiral
7. Air New Zealand And Air China Add More Kiwi Connections
https://simpleflying.com/air-new-zealand-air-china-more-connections-kiwis/
8. Chinese smartphone maker trashes Apple’s iPhone
https://www.ped30.com/2023/04/30/apple-honor-ceo-trashes/

CENTRAL ASIA

1. Hungary ready to share costs of green energy corridor project connecting to Azerbaijan
https://en.trend.az/business/energy/3742215.html
2. House of Kazakhstan opens in Pakistan
https://www.inform.kz/en/house-of-kazakhstan-opens-in-pakistan_a4062809
3. Iran invites Tajikistan to attend combined security drill
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/200013/Iran-invites-Tajikistan-to-attend-combined-security-drill
4. China, five Central Asian countries vow to enhance mutual trust, promote practical cooperation
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202304/1289896.shtml
5. Turkmenistan begins exporting gas to Pakistan via Afghanistan
https://www.ariananews.af/turkmenistan-begins-exporting-gas-to-pakistan-via-afghanistan/
6. Secretary Blinken says US committed to Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process
https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/05/01/Secretary-Blinken-says-US-committed-to-Armenia-Azerbaijan-peace-process-

EAST ASIA

1. Biden, Yoon warn North Korea on nukes, unveil deterrence plan
https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2023-04-26/us-dock-nuclear-subs-south-korea-9924461.html
2. Myanmar Military’s Engagement With Bangladesh-Japan-India’s Strategic Troika
https://www.eurasiareview.com/01052023-myanmar-militarys-engagement-with-bangladesh-japan-indias-strategic-troika-oped/
3. Malaysia jumps 15 ranks in World Bank Logistics Index
https://en.vietnamplus.vn/malaysia-jumps-15-ranks-in-world-bank-logistics-index/252196.vnp
4. Five Asean countries including Malaysia to meet to address haze issue
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2023/05/01/five-asean-countries-including-malaysia-to-meet-to-address-haze-issue/67145
5. G7 digital ministers agree to pursue responsible AI as ChatGPT booms
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/04/30/business/tech/g7-digital-ministers-meeting-ai/