CHINA

1. China approves over 40 AI models for public use in past 6 months

https://www.asiaone.com/digital/china-approves-over-40-ai-models-public-use-past-6-months

2. MERICS EU-China Opinion Pool: EU-China relations in 2024

https://merics.org/en/comment/merics-eu-china-opinion-pool-eu-china-relations-2024

3. Thailand, China agree on mutual visa waivers from March

https://en.vietnamplus.vn/thailand-china-agreeon-mutual-visa-waivers-from-march/276926.vnp

4. China allows Philippines to supply troops at disputed reef

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/china-allows-philippines-to-supply-troops-at-disputed-reef

5. China, US say talks in Bangkok ‘candid, substantive’

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-united-states-wang-yi-jake-sullivan-talks-taiwan-elections-4079536

6. Russia has become China’s largest oil supplier, overtaking Saudi Arabia

https://www.bursa.ro/russia-has-become-china39s-largest-oil-supplier-overtaking-saudi-arabia-45227152

7. China, Pakistan vow more international cooperation under CPEC

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202401/1305865.shtml

 

8. China’s Central Bank Initiates Monetary Easing to Revive Economy

https://www.btimesonline.com/articles/163510/20240124/chinas-central-bank-initiates-monetary-easing-to-revive-economy.htm

CENTRAL ASIA

1 First CANSO Euro-Asia Summit hosted in Azerbaijan

https://www.airtrafficmanagement.net/article/first-canso-euro-asia-summit-hosted-azerbaijan

2 Air Astana set to raise $120m by floating in London and Kazakhstan

https://www.sharecast.com/news/international-companies/air-astana–15980508.html

3 Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan discuss border demarcation

https://en.trend.az/casia/kyrgyzstan/3853836.html

4 Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan agree on demarcation of 38 km of border

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/kyrgyzstan-tajikistan-agree-on-demarcation-of-38-km-of-border/3110056

5 EBRD approves new country strategy for Uzbekistan

https://akipress.com/news:756609:EBRD_approves_new_country_strategy_for_Uzbekistan/

6 China, Uzbekistan upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/china-uzbekistan-upgrade-ties-to-comprehensive-strategic-partnership/3117620

7 Turkmenistan intends to join the international convention on facilitation of maritime navigation

https://www.azernews.az/region/220946.html

EAST ASIA

1. Japan Suspends Funding to UN Palestinian Refugee Agency

https://english.aawsat.com/arab-world/4819911-japan-suspends-funding-un-palestinian-refugee-agency

2. Southeast Asian nations cautiously optimistic of progress on Myanmar and South China Sea conflicts

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-13017721/South-China-Sea-tensions-Myanmar-violence-agenda-Southeast-Asian-envoys-meeting-Laos.html

3. China allows Philippines to supply troops at disputed reef

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/china-allows-philippines-to-supply-troops-at-disputed-reef

4. Malaysia participates in ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 to promote eco-tourism, sustainability and community

https://www.traveldailynews.asia/fairs-exhibitions/malaysia-participates-in-asean-tourism-forum-2024-to-promote-eco-tourism-sustainability-and-community/

5. Biden to host Japan PM Kishida in Washington on April 10

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240126/p2g/00m/0na/016000c

6. ASEAN-Russia Collaboration: Boosting Cultural and Tourism Exchanges

https://www.traveldailynews.asia/organizations/asean-russia-collaboration-boosting-cultural-and-tourism-exchanges/

7. Russia’s top diplomat accuses U.S., South Korea, Japan of preparing for war with North Korea

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/jan/25/russian-foreign-minister-sergey-lavrov-accuses-us-/