CHINA

1. Balochistan launches large-scale solar project under CPEC

https://www.brecorder.com/news/40288023/balochistan-launches-large-scale-solar-project-under-cpec

2. Putin says Russia firmly abides by one-China principle

http://en.people.cn/n3/2024/0209/c90000-20132868.html

3. Will China roar for investors as it enters Year of the Dragon?

https://moneyweek.com/investments/will-china-roar-for-investors-as-it-enters-year-of-the-dragon

4. Can China Use Offshore Wind to End Reliance on Foreign LNG and Coal?

https://maritime-executive.com/editorials/can-china-use-offshore-wind-to-end-reliance-on-foreign-lng-and-coal

5. China Mobile claims it launched world’s first ‘6G’ test satellite

https://www.rcrwireless.com/20240206/6g/china-mobile-claims-launched-world-first-6g-test-satellite

6. PBOC, HKMA boost cross-border financial coordination

https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1737610-20240124.htm?spTabChangeable=0

7. Russia’s Novatek Opens China Office to Sell Natural Gas Amid Tighter Sanctions

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Russias-Novatek-Opens-China-Office-to-Sell-Natural-Gas-Amid-Tighter-Sanctions.html

8. China consumer price index falls 0.8%

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2024/02/09/2003813280

CENTRAL ASIA

1 Ilham Aliyev won with 92.12 percent of the votes according to the final results

https://jam-news.net/results-of-the-presidential-election-in-azerbaijan-2/

2 Azerbaijan, SCO to enhance cooperation

https://pakobserver.net/azerbaijan-sco-to-enhance-cooperation/

3 Kazakhstan-Greece discuss avoidance of double taxation

https://en.inform.kz/news/kazakhstan-greece-discuss-avoidance-of-double-taxation-36ca91/

4 Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia discuss strengthening cooperation

https://akipress.com/news:759125:Uzbekistan_and_Saudi_Arabia_discuss_strengthening_
cooperation/

5 Kazakhstan’s Air Astana raises $120mn via IPO

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/137010-kazakhstans-air-astana-raises-120mn-via-ipo

6 Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia discuss bilateral ties

https://akipress.com/news:758771:Kyrgyzstan,_Malaysia_discuss_bilateral_ties/

7 Turkmenistan’s energy complex expands co-op with international research institutes

https://en.trend.az/business/energy/3857579.html

EAST ASIA

1. U.S. envoy for N.K. human rights to visit S. Korea, Japan this month

https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240210000200315

2. ‘S. Korea’s security should not be overly reliant on US Forces,

https://www.donga.com/en/List/article/all/20240207/4733383/1

3. Japan, Pacific Islands oppose change of status quo amid China clout

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/02/12/japan/politics/japan-pacific-islands-ministers/

4. Japan-US hold military drills to counter China

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2024/02/06/2003813148

5. Vietnam suggests measures to strengthen ASEAN-EU strategic partnership

https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-suggests-measures-to-strengthen-aseaneu-strategic-partnership/279199.vnp

6. ASEAN – Australia forum held in Melbourne

https://en.vietnamplus.vn/asean-australia-forum-held-in-melbourne/279355.vnp

7. ASEAN and Cambodia boost ecotourism initiatives

https://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-in-depth/asean-and-cambodia-boost-ecotourism-initiatives