CHINA

1. China, Pakistan sign MoU on biodiversity conservation

https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Dec-2023/china-pakistan-sign-mou-on-biodiversity-conservation

2. Singaporean, Chinese investors eye stakes in six wind power plants

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/singaporean-chinese-investors-eye-stakes-in-six-wind-power-plants-4693381.html

3. Beijing, Manila to hold consultation on South China Sea ‘soon

https://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/beijing-manila-consult-12222023010757.html

4. Pakistan’s Quest For BRICS Membership – OpEd

https://www.eurasiareview.com/25122023-pakistans-quest-for-brics-membership-oped/

5. US House Committee Proposes Reset to US – China Economic Relationship

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/us-house-committee-proposes-reset-to-us-3115747/

6. Construction of PIL’s LNG dual-fuel containerships begins in China

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/construction-of-pils-lng-dual-fuel-containerships-begins-in-china/

7. Russia to Raise Gas Export to China via Eastern Route

https://www.rigzone.com/news/russia_to_raise_gas_export_to_china_via_eastern_route-18-dec-2023-175081-article/

8. Sichuan kiwifruit training program ignites Pak-China cooperation

http://en.ce.cn/Insight/202312/26/t20231226_38843819.shtml

CENTRAL ASIA

1 Model SCO Interactive Game Unfolds in Beijing During Kazakhstan’s Chairmanship

https://astanatimes.com/2023/12/model-sco-interactive-game-unfolds-in-beijing-during-kazakhstans-chairmanship/

2 NATO optimistic about joint declaration of Azerbaijan and Armenia – special rep

https://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/3841975.html

3 Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan exchange trucks held since border conflict

https://akipress.com/news:751203:Kyrgyzstan_and_Tajikistan_exchange_trucks_held_since_
border_conflict/

4 Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia discuss prospects for cooperation in aviation and innovations

https://www.azernews.az/nation/219505.html

5 China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan rail to up Kyrgyzstan’s and Uzbekistan’s economy

https://en.trend.az/casia/kyrgyzstan/3842117.html

6 Turkmenistan and Russia discuss prospects for growth of trade and economic co-op

https://en.trend.az/casia/turkmenistan/3841881.html

EAST ASIA

1. Japan to send Patriot missiles to US after Cabinet approves record $56bn defense budget

https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/japan/japan-us-patriot-missiles-cabinet-military-budget-b2468701.html

2. Pacific Power Play: Japan’s Defense Overhaul And South Korea’s Global Arms Ascent – Analysis

https://www.eurasiareview.com/23122023-pacific-power-play-japans-defense-overhaul-and-south-koreas-global-arms-ascent-analysis/

3. Seoul activates real-time sharing of N. Korean missile warning data with Japan, US

https://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/1121199.html

4. Malaysia floods force 25,000 to leave homes, locals slam project to stem river flow as useless

https://www.scmp.com/print/week-asia/article/3246267/malaysia-floods-force-25000-leave-homes-locals-slam-project-stem-river-flow-useless

5. Tens of thousands affected as severe flooding hits Thailand’s south

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/26/tens-of-thousands-affected-as-severe-flooding-hits-thailands-south

6. US sees no impact on Vietnam ties from Hanoi-Beijing defence pledges

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/us-sees-no-impact-on-vietnam-ties-from-hanoi-beijing-defence-pledges