CHINA

1. Pakistan’s historic lunar mission launched from China

https://www.nation.com.pk/04-May-2024/pakistan-s-historic-lunar-mission-launched-from-china

2. Pakistan, Iran, China to hold talks on counter terrorism, security

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2464767/pakistan-iran-china-to-hold-talks-on-counter-terrorism-security

3. Pakistan, China vow to complete all CPEC projects

https://www.radio.gov.pk/05-05-2024/pakistan-china-vow-to-complete-all-cpec-projects

4. Pakistan, China to hold strategic dialogue

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2465175/pakistan-china-to-hold-strategic-dialogue

5. China’s Xi Jinping begins first Europe tour in five years in France

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/6/xjp-jinping-begins-first-european-tour-in-five-years-in-france

6. China urges US to show real sincerity to improve Sino-US ties following Blinken’s visit

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/04/29/china-urges-us-to-show-real-sincerity-to-improve-sino-us-ties-following-blinkens-visit/

7. China says Hamas and Fatah voice will for Palestinian reconciliation

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-says-hamas-fatah-express-political-will-reconciliation-2024-04-30/

8. Elon Musk meets China’s No 2 official in Beijing

https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/29/elon-musk-meets-chinas-no-two-official-in-beijing

 

9. Pakistan looks forward to learning from China’s experience in governance, development: Kasuri

https://www.app.com.pk/global/pakistan-looks-forward-to-learning-from-chinas-experience-in-governance-development-kasuri/

 

CENTRAL ASIA

1. As Armenia gradually reorients toward the West, Azerbaijan faces its own geopolitical choice

https://www.mei.edu/publications/armenia-gradually-reorients-toward-west-azerbaijan-faces-its-own-geopolitical-choice

2. Pakistan welcomes $20b investment in Uzbekistan

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2465201/pakistan-welcomes-20b-investment-in-uzbekistan

3. Azerbaijan pursues peace advocacy at COP29

https://www.azernews.az/nation/225595.html

4. EBRD and Switzerland improve water supply in Tajikistan

https://www.nsenergybusiness.com/news/ebrd-and-switzerland-improve-water-supply-in-tajikistan/

5. Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan hold talks on border stabilization measures

https://en.trend.az/casia/kyrgyzstan/3887884.html

6. Trans-Afghan railroad project set for completion by 2027, says Uzbek official

https://amu.tv/95441/

7. Kazakhstan establishes artificial intelligence committee

https://en.trend.az/casia/kazakhstan/3895439.html

8. Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan to Form Intl Center in Herat

https://tolonews.com/index.php/business-188616

 

EAST ASIA

1. Seoul might work with AUKUS, minister says

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2024/05/02/2003817252

2. Defense chiefs of US, Australia, Japan decry NK-Russia military cooperation

https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240504050028

3. ASEAN Drives Cross-Strait Cooperation – Analysis

https://www.eurasiareview.com/04052024-asean-drives-cross-strait-cooperation-analysis/

4. Myanmar participates in 321st ASEAN Committee meeting in Tokyo

https://www.mdn.gov.mm/en/myanmar-participates-321st-asean-committee-meeting-tokyo

5. S. Korea, Japan, China agree to create new financing facility against regional crises

https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240503009400320

6. Navigating the intricate yet promising alliance between the EU and ASEAN

https://www.friendsofeurope.org/insights/navigating-the-intricate-yet-promising-alliance-between-the-eu-and-asean/

7.  A Critical Week for Environmental Rights in Southeast Asia

https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/05/05/critical-week-environmental-rights-southeast-asia