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CHINA |
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| 1. | Getting the grain out of Ukraine is China’s chance to step in
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/getting-the-grain-out-of-ukraine-is-chinas-chance-to-step-in |
| 2. | Will US-China come to blows over Second Thomas Shoal?
https://asiatimes.com/2023/08/will-us-china-come-to-blows-over-second-thomas-shoal/ |
| 3. | Ignoring BRICS is no longer an option for Washington |
| 4. | The US’ ‘new’ China narrative
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2023/08/20/2003804994 |
| 5. | China LNG buyers expand trading after adding more US, Qatari contracts |
| 6. | China Southern Airlines resumes direct flights to Queensland, boosting economic prospects |
| 7. | China Emerges as A Global LNG Trading Power
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/China-Emerges-As-A-Global-LNG-Trading-Power.html |
| 8. | China’s central bank bolsters defense of yuan
https://www.cryptopolitan.com/chinas-central-bank-bolsters-defense-of-yuan/ |
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CENTRAL ASIA |
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| 1. | Kazakhstan, Vietnam agreed on free visa entry for both countries |
| 2 | Energy Cooperation between Hungary and Azerbaijan Gains New Dimensions |
| 3. | Kyrgyzstan begins sugar imports from Pakistan in 2023
https://akipress.com/news:725949:Kyrgyzstan_begins_sugar_imports_from_Pakistan_ |
| 4 | A new Central Asian triad? |
| 5. | Budapest, Baku agree on more Azerbaijan natural gas supply to Hungary |
| 6. | Uzbekistan sends humanitarian aid to Ukraine
https://akipress.com/news:726282:Uzbekistan_sends_humanitarian_aid_to_Ukraine/ |
| EAST ASIA | |
| 1. | At Camp David, Biden hails ‘new era of partnership’ between U.S., South Korea and Japan |
| 2. | Japan scrambles jets amid Russian and Chinese naval patrol
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/18/japan/japan-jet-scramble-russia/ |
| 3. | S.Korea, US hold military drills as North’s Kim visits naval unit |
| 4. | China and ASEAN members have the capability and wisdom to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea: Wang Yi |
| 5. | Australia, Philippines to conduct first military drills |
