CHINA

1. China rolls over $2 billion loan to Pakistan, finance minister says

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-rolls-over-2-bln-loan-pakistan-finance-minister-says-2024-02-29/

2. Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui Holds Talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Galuzin Mikhail Yuryevich

https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjbxw/202403/t20240304_11253175.html

3. China’s NPC Spokesman: NPC will hold annual meeting in Beijing from March 5 to March 11

https://www.fxstreet.com/news/chinas-npc-spokesman-npc-will-hold-annual-meeting-in-beijing-from-march-5-to-march-11-202403040435

4. Pak-China collaboration sets stage for chemical industry digitalization

https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/02/29/pak-china-collaboration-sets-stage-for-chemical-industry-digitalization/

5. China warns U.S. official to stop interfering in HKSAR Article 23 legislation

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-03-02/China-warns-U-S-to-stop-interfering-in-HKSAR-Article-23-legislation-1rDz0BgZeo0/p.html

6. China plans to import 5,000 tonnes of sesame from Pakistan this year: Xi Jianlog

https://www.nation.com.pk/26-Feb-2024/china-plans-to-import-5-000-tonnes-of-sesame-from-pakistan-this-year-xi-jianlog

7. Reinvigorating CPEC

https://www.dawn.com/news/1819018/reinvigorating-cpec

8. SEZs under CPEC to bring Rs31.492b investment in Punjab

https://www.nation.com.pk/02-Mar-2024/sezs-under-cpec-to-bring-rs31-492b-investment-in-punjab

9. Pakistan’s sports products export to China surges in 2023

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/02/29/pakistans-sports-products-export-to-china-surges-in-2023/

10. Experts expect Pakistan’s Gwadar to become energy hub via tech-oriented, social development

https://english.news.cn/20240229/afb4ba86a0d94ee1acde97eaa0c4df70/c.html

CENTRAL ASIA

1. Azerbaijan, Armenia FMs hold peace discussions in Berlin

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/azerbaijan-armenia-fms-hold-peace-discussions-in-berlin

2. Uzbekistan urges China to enhance multimodal transportation across Central Asia

https://en.trend.az/casia/uzbekistan/3869362.html

3. Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan reach border agreement

https://www.yenisafak.com/en/news/tajikistan-kyrgyzstan-reach-border-agreement-3677674

4. Afghanistan and Turkmenistan will host Business Forum in Ashgabat

https://www.khaama.com/afghanistan-and-turkmenistan-will-host-business-forum-in-ashgabat/

5. Kyrgyz delegation on visit to Tajikistan to bolster energy sector co-op

https://en.trend.az/casia/kyrgyzstan/3863802.html

6. Russian PM to discuss joint projects in number of areas with his Kazakh counterpart

https://en.trend.az/world/russia/3869687.html

7. President for enhanced cooperation between audit institutions of Pakistan, Azerbaijan

https://www.nation.com.pk/02-Mar-2024/president-for-enhanced-cooperation-between-audit-institutions-of-pakistan-azerbaijan

EAST ASIA

1. Climate, South China Sea to take centre stage in ASEAN summit

https://www.trtworld.com/asia/climate-south-china-sea-to-take-centre-stage-in-asean-summit-17214743

2. Australia, Philippines Sign Maritime Accord as China Rises

https://gcaptain.com/australia-philippines-sign-maritime-accord-as-china-rises/

3. Australia gives $41mn to ASEAN countries for ‘free, open’ South China Sea

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/4/australia-gives-41mn-to-asean-countries-for-free-open-south-china-sea

4. Thailand considers directly charging short sellers as shares slump

https://www.scmp.com/print/business/banking-finance/article/3254061/thailand-considers-directly-charging-short-sellers-shares-slump

5. Vietnam Airlines to ground 20% of domestic fleet due to engine issues

https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/vietnam-airlines-to-ground-20-of-domestic-fleet-due-to-engine-issues