CHINA

1. 4th Meeting of CPEC Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination

https://mofa.gov.pk/press-releases/4th-meeting-of-cpec-joint-working-group-on-international-cooperation-and-coordination

2. Pakistan secures $56.9 million FDI from China in December

https://www.nation.com.pk/21-Jan-2024/pakistan-secures-dollar-56-9-million-fdi-from-china-in-december

3. China, Philippines strengthen maritime communication amid South China Sea tensions

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/china-philippines-strengthen-maritime-communication-amid-south-china-sea-tensions/3112928

4. China’s SAIC builds fossil LNG-powered ships for car exports as new EU climate policies kick in

https://technode.com/2024/01/18/chinas-saic-builds-fossil-lng-powered-ships-for-car-exports-as-new-eu-climate-policies-kick-in/

5. How Red Sea tension is hurting China’s auto industry in EU, US
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2024/01/how-red-sea-tension-hurting-chinas-auto-industry-eu-us#ixzz8PWaPFlRD
6. SABIC to proceed with $6.4bn Fujian petrochemical complex in China

https://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2024/01/22/10963858/sabic-to-proceed-with-6-4bn-fujian-petrochemical-complex-in-china/

7. China supports Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity: Vice FM

https://www.nation.com.pk/21-Jan-2024/china-supports-pakistan-s-sovereignty-territorial-integrity-vice-fm

8. Houthi rebels ‘ban’ UK and US ships but allow Russia and China to send vessels through Red Sea

https://www.gbnews.com/news/world/houthi-rebels-uk-us-ships-russia-china-safe-passage

CENTRAL ASIA

1 Unfolding processes in Armenia run against optimism on peace treaty with Azerbaijan

https://caliber.az/en/post/218269/

2 Zangezur corridor: A catalyst for stability in the South Caucasus

https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2024/01/20/zangezur-corridor-a-catalyst-for-stability-in-the-
south-caucasus/

3 Preparations for Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China begin

https://en.inform.kz/news/preparations-for-year-of-kazakhstan-tourism-in-china-begin-0b7065/

4 Qatar, Tajikistan to boost ties in trade, investment: Envoy

https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/22/01/2024/qatar-tajikistan-to-boost-ties-in-trade-investment-envoy

5 President of Uzbekistan to visit China

https://en.trend.az/casia/uzbekistan/3850733.html

6 Turkmenistan stands as EU’s one of key partners in Central Asia – European Commission VP

https://en.trend.az/casia/turkmenistan/3850941.html

7 Kyrgyzstan has increased export of honey to China 8 times in 2023

https://akipress.com/news:755562:Kyrgyzstan_has_increased_export_of_honey_to_
China_8_times_in_2023/

EAST ASIA

1. South Korea, U.S., Japan hold trilateral naval drill after North’s missile launch

https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-01-17/national/defense/South-Korea-US-Japan-hold-trilateral-naval-drill-after-Norths-missile-launch/1960802

2. Japan probe lands on Moon in precision touchdown mission

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240120/p2g/00m/0sc/002000c

3. Japan’s Tepco to start fourth release of treated Fukushima water in late February

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/japans-tepco-start-fourth-release-treated-fukushima-water-late-february-4050901

4. Death toll from Japan earthquake rises above 200

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2024/0109/1425490-japan-earthquake/

5. Thailand to work with ASEAN to help Myanmar

https://en.vietnamplus.vn/thailand-to-work-with-asean-to-help-myanmar/276446.vnp

6. Thailand to work with ASEAN to help Myanmar

https://en.vietnamplus.vn/thailand-to-work-with-asean-to-help-myanmar/276446.vnp

7. Vietnam wants to cooperate with Samsung in semiconductor development: official

https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-wants-to-cooperate-with-samsung-in-semiconductor-development-official/276580.vnp