CHINA
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

https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/ignoring-brics-is-no-longer-an-option-for-washington-1503213952.html
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

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/analysischina-lng-buyers-expand-trading-after-adding-more-us-qatari-contracts-3712581
6. China Southern Airlines resumes direct flights to Queensland, boosting economic prospects

https://www.traveldailynews.asia/aviation/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/

CENTRAL ASIA
1. Kazakhstan, Vietnam agreed on free visa entry for both countries

https://www.interfax.kz/?lang=eng&int_id=21&news_id=63389
2 Energy Cooperation between Hungary and Azerbaijan Gains New Dimensions

https://www.azernews.az/nation/213764.html
3. Kyrgyzstan begins sugar imports from Pakistan in 2023

https://akipress.com/news:725949:Kyrgyzstan_begins_sugar_imports_from_Pakistan_
in_2023/
4 A new Central Asian triad?

https://asiatimes.com/2023/08/a-new-central-asian-triad/
5. Budapest, Baku agree on more Azerbaijan natural gas supply to Hungary

https://news.am/eng/news/776336.html
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

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/18/at-camp-david-biden-hails-next-era-of-partnership-between-us-south-korea-and-japan-00111901
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

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/politics/skorea-us-hold-military-drills-as-north-s-kim-visits-naval-unit/2972413
4. China and ASEAN members have the capability and wisdom to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea: Wang Yi

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202308/1296188.shtml
5. Australia, Philippines to conduct first military drills

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8317282/australia-philippines-to-conduct-first-military-drills/?cs=14231

 

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