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CPSC Monitor ( January 2nd-January 9th, 2023)

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China

1.	XI’S VISIT TO SAUDI ARABIA AND THE FUTURE OF CHINA-GCC COOPERATION https://www.diplomaticourier.com/posts/xis-visit-to-saudi-arabia-and-the-future-of-china-gcc-cooperation
2.	China’s yuan strengthens against US dollar on bullish economic recovery outlook https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202301/1283350.shtml
3.	China’s central bank – commercial banks’ reserve conversions boosted its net FX purchases https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/chinas-central-bank-commercial-banks-reserve-conversions-boosted-its-net-fx-purchases-3182836
4.	Asia shares up on Fed rate wagers, China reopening lifts yuan https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/asia-shares-fed-rate-wagers-china-reopening-lifts-yuan-3191761
5.	PM emphasizes timely completion of CPEC https://dailytimes.com.pk/1047969/pm-emphasizes-timely-completion-of-cpec/
6.	Digital Yuan CBDC Pilot ‘Running Steadily,’ Affirms People’s Bank of China https://beincrypto.com/digital-yuan-cbdc-pilot-running-steadily-affirms-peoples-bank-of-china/
7.	Oil rises as Chinese border opening spurs fuel demand optimism https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-nudges-higher-after-china-opens-borders-lifts-fuel-demand-outlook-2023-01-09/?rpc=401&
8.	China’s ice-snow tourism expects over 520 million tourists by 2025: report http://en.people.cn/n3/2023/0109/c90000-10193512.html
9.	The future has already arrived in China https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-01-09/The-future-has-already-arrived-in-China-1grSGBupX4A/index.html

Central Asia

1.	Iran FM urges Turkmenistan’s gas transmission through Iran https://en.trend.az/iran/3684613.html
2.	Turkmenistan, China intend to increase volume of cargo transportation https://en.trend.az/casia/turkmenistan/3692307.html
3.	Kazakhstan’s Ongoing Military Expansion May Ultimately Threaten Russia https://www.eurasiareview.com/08012023-kazakhstans-ongoing-military-expansion-may-ultimately-threaten-russia-oped/
4.	Blizzards shut down over 60 roads in Kazakhstan https://www.interfax.kz/?lang=eng&int_id=21&news_id=60083
5.	Global Firepower ranks Tajikistan 120th among 145 countries in terms of military strength https://asiaplustj.info/en/news/tajikistan/security/20230109/global-firepower-ranks-tajikistan-120th-among-145-countries-in-terms-of-military-strength
6.	Trading house of Kyrgyzstan opened in Azerbaijan https://24.kg/english/255057_Trading_house_of_Kyrgyzstan_opened_in_Azerbaijan/

East Asia

1.	Japan’s Kishida Highlights Security Concerns on Trip to Europe, US https://www.voanews.com/a/japan-kishida-highlights-security-concerns-on-trip-to-europe-us/6910076.html
2.	Washington is seeking to revitalize ties between South Korea, the U.S. and Japan, ahead of the U.S.-Japan summit slated for next week http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/contents_view.htm?board_code=&board_seq=433466&id=&lang=e&menu_cate=issues&page=1
3.	Philippines, Japan to tackle economic security during Marcos’ trip to Tokyo https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/06/23/ph-japan-to-tackle-economic-security-in-marcos-tokyo-trip
4.	South Korea’s 3^rd KF-21 Prototype makes maiden flight https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/south-koreas-3rd-kf-21-prototype-makes-maiden-flight/
5.	Japan scrambled jets to monitor Chinese aircraft carrier operations https://tvpworld.com/65425978/japan-scrambled-jets-to-monitor-chinese-aircraft-carrier-operations
6.	Indonesia, Malaysia agree to strengthen Asean, urge Myanmar to implement peace plans https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/indonesia-malaysia-agree-to-strengthen-asean-urge-myanmar-to-implement-peace-plans