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CHINA |
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| 1. | China says it ‘reserves the right’ to deal with ‘similar situations’ after US jets shoot down suspected spy balloon |
| 2. | China’s Economy is Rebounding, But Reforms Are Still Needed |
| 3. | U.S. cancels Blinken’s visit to China after the appearance of a spy balloon |
| 4. | China says political trust with Russia has deepened after envoy’s visit |
| 5. | Pakistan Launches $2.7 Billion China-Designed Nuclear Plant |
| 6. | China assures Pakistan to support in counter terrorism https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/02/02/china-assures-pakistan-to-support-in-counter-terrorism/ |
| 7. | China seeks stronger economic ties with Saudi Arabia
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20230201-china-seeks-stronger-economic-ties-with-saudi-arabia/ |
| 8. | China, the US, and Russia go on a diplomatic charm offensive in Africa |
| 9. | The EU will struggle to de-risk its trade with China
https://www.ft.com/content/5d2a4f26-e9fd-4aaa-9330-7a6139c24c63 |
| 10. | China warns new Czech president after Taiwan call
https://www.politico.eu/article/china-warn-czech-republic-president-petr-pavel-taiwan-call/ |
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CENTRAL ASIA |
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| 1. | Uzbekistan Suspends Railway Transportation to Afghanistan over ‘Breach of Contract’ |
| 2. | Turkmenistan to send a free batch of liquefied gas to Uzbekistan |
| 3. | Turkmenistan’s President, top Russian lawmaker hold talks on bilateral cooperation |
| 4. | Kazakhstan closes trade mission in Russia during PM Mishustin’s visit |
| 5. | EU, Kazakhstan Mark 30 Years of Ties with Concert Featuring International Opera Stars |
| 6. | Tajikistan follows Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan banning exports of onions, carrots, and potatoes |
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EAST ASIA |
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| 1. | Essential insects in East Asia have declined massively, study finds
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/02/03/insects-china-decline-east-asia/ |
| 2. | Taiwan’s ‘new normal’ of volatility and deterrence
https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2023/02/04/taiwans-new-normal-of-volatility-and-deterrence/ |
| 3. | How relations with the West underpin Singapore’s defence
https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2023/02/04/how-relations-with-the-west-underpin-singapores-defence/ |
| 4. | US secures deal on Philippines bases to complete arc around China |
| 5. | Laos must address rising inflation in 2023
https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2023/02/01/laos-must-address-rising-inflation-in-2023/ |
