China 

1.         China’s industrial profits, retail sales continue to increase in July, but recovery foundation ‘not solid’ yet: NBS
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202208/1272994.shtml
2.         Pelosi Taiwan visit aimed to distance China from Russia: Expert
https://www.ilna.ir/Section-world-8/1264011-pelosi-taiwan-visit-aimed-to-distance-china-from-russia-expert
3.         China factory orders drop in ominous sign for global outlook
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/trade/exports/insights/china-factory-orders-drop-in-ominous-sign-for-global-outlook/articleshow/93566852.cms
4.         China sanctions Lithuanian official after her visit to Taiwan
https://sana.sy/en/?p=280627
5.         US lawmakers meet Taiwan president amid China anger
https://www.dw.com/en/us-lawmakers-meet-taiwan-president-amid-china-anger/a-62805912
6.         How Credible Is NATO’s Pivot to China?
https://www.isdp.eu/publication/how-credible-is-natos-pivot-to-china/
7.         Dangerous Duo: China’s H-20 and H-6 Bombers Are Preparing to Target Taiwan
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/dangerous-duo-china%E2%80%99s-h-20-and-h-6-bombers-are-preparing-target-taiwan-204187
8.         China’s Relations with the Philippines under Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.
https://www.gmfus.org/news/chinas-relations-philippines-under-ferdinand-bongbong-marcos-jr


Central Asia

1.         Kazakhstan has no plans to sign contract to pump oil through Azerbaijan – Minister
https://www.interfax.kz/?lang=eng&int_id=21&news_id=57770
2.         Iran’s export of products to Uzbekistan at 63% growth: Safari
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/190211/Iran-s-export-of-products-to-Uzbekistan-at-63-growth-Safari
3.         Top US diplomat urges ‘direct dialogue’ in calls with Azerbaijani, Armenian leaders
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/top-us-diplomat-urges-direct-dialogue-in-calls-with-azerbaijani-armenian-leaders/2654829
4.         What does China want in Kazakhstan?
https://hir.harvard.edu/chinas-kazakhstan-gambit/
5.         Tajikistan second among EDB member nations in terms of GDP growth rate in H1 2022
https://asiaplustj.info/en/news/tajikistan/economic/20220812/tajikistan-second-among-edb-member-nations-in-terms-of-gdp-growth-rate-in-h1-2022
6.         U.S. promises to support Uzbekistan’s efforts to join WTO
https://www.interfax.kz/?lang=eng&int_id=21&news_id=57762
7.         Russian Aviation permits to launch new air route connecting Russia and Tajikistan
https://asiaplustj.info/en/news/tajikistan/economic/20220809/russian-aviation-permits-to-launch-new-air-route-connecting-russia-and-tajikistan

 

East Asia

1.         South Korea’s Yoon vows to ‘swiftly’ improve Japan ties
https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Japan-South-Korea-rift/South-Korea-s-Yoon-vows-to-swiftly-improve-Japan-ties
2.         Real Madrid Defeat Eintracht Frankfurt To Win Fifth UEFA Super Cup
https://nation.com.pk/2022/08/12/real-madrid-defeat-eintracht-frankfurt-to-win-fifth-uefa-super-cup/
3.         Japan marks 77th anniversary of end of World War II
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/08/15/national/world-war-ii-anniversary/
4.         Japan to break ground on facilities for releasing radioactive Fukushima water into ocean
http://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_international/1053524.html
5.         Malaysian FM Calls on ASEAN to Engage With Myanmar’s National Unity Govt
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/malaysian-fm-calls-on-asean-to-engage-with-myanmars-national-unity-govt.html