| CHINA | |
| 1. | Pakistan, China vow to expand CPEC cooperation ahead of key JCC meeting https://ptv.com.pk/ptvworld/newsdetail/9833 |
| 2. | Pakistan’s Air Karachi in talks with Chinese jetmaker for aircraft as it gears up for operations https://www.arabnews.com/node/2609486/pakistan |
| 3. | Pakistan and China partner to foster academic, tech collaboration within OIC https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/27/pakistan-and-china-partner-to-foster-academic-tech-collaboration-within-oic/ |
| 4. | Pakistan to launch new remote sensing satellite from China on July 31 https://dunyanews-tv.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/dunyanews.tv/amp/english/897022.php?amp_js_v=0.1&_gsa=1#webview=1&cap=swipe |
| 5. | Pakistani sesame exports to China surge 300pc in first half of 2025 https://arynews-tv.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/arynews.tv/pakistani-sesame-exports-to-china-surge-300pc-in-first-half-of-2025/amp/?amp_js_v=0.1&_gsa=1#webview=1&cap=swipe |
| 6. | Pakistan, China discuss progress of CPEC projects, connectivity with Central Asia https://dunyanews-tv.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/dunyanews.tv/amp/english/897072.php?amp_js_v=0.1&_gsa=1#webview=1&cap=swipe |
| 7. | China’s BYD to assemble EVs in Pakistan from 2026 https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/chinas-byd-assemble-evs-pakistan-2026-2025-07-24/ |
| 8. | China to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s ICT and new energy sectors https://ptv.com.pk/ptvworld/newsdetail/9834 |
| 9. | Chinese leadership lauds Pakistan’s role in regional peace during meeting with COAS Munir |
| 10. | Chinese envoy calls for continued efforts to promote political settlement of Ukraine crisis |
| 11. | Xi extends condolences to Putin over plane crash in Russia |
| 12. | China appreciates South African moves to relocate, rename Taiwan ‘offices’: FM |
| 13. | Li Qiang to Attend the 2025 World AI Conference & High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance |
| 14. | China urges all countries to reaffirm their commitment to multilateralism, FM says on US withdrawal from UNESCO |
| 15. | Chinese envoy to UN rejects US’ groundless accusations against China over the South China Sea issue |
| 16. | PLA Navy’s ship and aviation academies hold first joint vessel-aircraft integration training |
| 17. | WAIC to kick off in Shanghai on Saturday, offer a key platform for intl AI co-op amid growing protectionism |
| 18. | S. Africa reaffirms support for one-China principle
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202507/25/WS6882eacca310ad07b5d91f2f.html |
| 19. | EU-China Relations Soar To New Heights With Revolutionary People-to-People Connections, Fostering Unrivaled Synergies In Cultural Exchange, Education, And Tourism |
| 20. | Book unveiling China’s civilization through ‘faces’ on relics debuts in Beijing with sharing event |
| 21. | US-China talks to restart as hopes grow for trade war truce extension |
| 22. | China urges global consensus on balancing AI development, security
https://www.dawn.com/news/1926719/china-urges-global-consensus-on-balancing-ai-development-security |
| 23. | China is catching up with the United Sates
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2558146/china-is-catching-up-with-the-united-sates |
| 24. | Pakistan, China review progress on CPEC projects ahead of key cooperation meeting |
| 25. | Economic Watch: Global industry eyes China’s high-speed rail for future growth, connectivity
https://english.news.cn/20250727/30a1528da76a499db1302be77d7eb643/c.html |
| 26. | China launches internet satellite group
https://english.news.cn/20250727/edfa69bfd02148eab1602ed8c0b34c9b/c.html |
| 27. | China to continue playing constructive role in promoting ceasefire between Cambodia, Thailand: spokesperson
https://english.news.cn/20250728/6ec7d8cce43a496eb4fbe32eddc796ae/c.html |
| 28. | China activates emergency response for flood control in Beijing
https://english.news.cn/20250727/06e089d324b046c8a3f9e768cfbf8d35/c.html |
| 29. | Chinese government proposes creation of global AI cooperation organization
https://english.news.cn/20250726/0eccf4a342374c269dce1f7806ee3766/c.html |
| 30. | Chinese authorities urge boosted food safety measures during summer, flood season
https://english.news.cn/20250726/2f49e66ab3a94f01967475d8afe6ba82/c.html |
| 31. | Chinese premier calls for early formation of global AI governance framework
https://english.news.cn/20250726/602fe62f3e58494788b1cec5f6b3b87a/c.html |
| 32. | China Focus: China launches AI model to accelerate scientific research
https://english.news.cn/20250726/2c6714533c914653bb8871d4aed0c770/c.html |
| 33. | Feature: Chinese startup brings cutting-edge AI glasses to the masses
https://english.news.cn/20250726/61d9c91a75f042fa98ca1cabedbd835b/c.html |
| 34. | How Chinese scientists fought for 74 years to build most powerful dam on Earth – and won |
| 35. | Exclusive | China, US to extend tariff pause at Sweden talks by another 90 days: sources |
| 36. | US Treasury chief says trade talks with China could include Russia, Iran oil purchases |
| 37. | Sino-US trade talks key to global supply chain
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202507/25/WS6882e1eba310ad07b5d91e9c.html |
| 38. | Trump eyes autumn China trip, but September visit off the table: sources |
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CENTRAL ASIA, SCO and ECO |
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| 1. | China’s top legislator eyes more practical cooperation with Kyrgyzstan
https://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20250725/77e2b10edb2a4edc868fe7d8b1724d38/c.html |
| 2. | China, Central Asia trade and investment see great leaps as digital sector, logistics unlock potential https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202507/1338807.shtml |
| 3. | China–Central Asia Rail Freight Up 25% in First Half of 2025 https://astanatimes.com/2025/07/china-central-asia-rail-freight-up-25-in-first-half-of-2025/ |
| 4. | New freight corridor reduces China–Central Asia delivery time by half https://news.az/news/new-freight-corridor-reduces-china-central-asia-delivery-time-by-half |
| 5. | China-Central Asia cooperation centers on poverty reduction, education exchange inaugurated in Xinjiang https://en.people.cn/n3/2025/0722/c90000-20343653.html |
| 6. | Kazakhstan Accelerates Industrialization With $26.7 Billion Investment https://astanatimes.com/2025/07/kazakhstan-accelerates-industrialization-with-26-7-billion-investment/ |
| 7. | China expands agricultural imports from SCO countries
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202507/25/WS6882e59aa310ad07b5d91ef6.html |
| 8. | Kazakhstan and China to Build Ground Satellite Station in Almaty
https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-and-china-to-build-ground-satellite-station-in-almaty/ |
| 9. | Kazakhstan and Russia to Expand Rail Freight Volumes, Including China-Europe Transit https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-and-russia-to-expand-rail-freight-volumes-including-china-europe-transit/ |
| 10. | Kazakhstan and China Pilot Driverless Cargo Transport Project
https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-and-china-pilot-driverless-cargo-transport-project/ |
| 11. | Kazakhstan Secures $23 Bn from China in H1 2025
https://uz.kursiv.media/en/2025-07-19/kazakhstan-secures-23-bn-from-china-in-h1-2025/ |
| 12. | Kazakhstan and China introduce unified electronic customs declaration at the border
https://dknews.kz/en/articles-in-english/365706-kazakhstan-and-china-introduce-unified-electronic |
| 13. | Kazakhstan Emerges as Growing Destination for Medical Tourism https://astanatimes.com/2025/07/kazakhstan-emerges-as-growing-destination-for-medical-tourism/ |
| 14. | Kazakhstan, China to deploy AGVs to boost cross-border traffic https://www.kt.kz/eng/government/kazakhstan_china_to_deploy_agvs_to_boost_cross-border_1377980359.html |
| 15. | Kazakhstan to Build Strategic Railway Bridge Across Syr Darya River https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-to-build-strategic-railway-bridge-across-syr-darya-river/ |
| 16. | Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and Afghanistan Sign Deal to Study TransAfghan Railway https://timesca.com/uzbekistan-pakistan-and-afghanistan-sign-deal-to-study-transafghan-railway/ |
| 17. | Kazakhstan Leads Central Asia in Cybersecurity, Says New Regional Study https://astanatimes.com/2025/07/kazakhstan-leads-central-asia-in-cybersecurity-says-new-regional-study/ |
| 18. | Tajikistan Confirms Deportation of Afghan Refugees https://timesca.com/tajikistan-confirms-deportation-of-afghan-refugees/ |
| 19. | New Alternative China–Europe Transport Corridor Launched via Uzbekistan https://www.uzdaily.uz/en/new-alternative-china-europe-transport-corridor-launched-via-uzbekistan/ |
| 20. | Turkish, Uzbek presidents discuss bilateral relations, regional, global issues https://www.yenisafak.com/en/news/turkish-uzbek-presidents-discuss-bilateral-relations-regional-global-issues-3705397 |
| 21. | China has become Uzbekistan’s largest trading partner https://zamin.uz/en/uzbekistan/155350-china-has-become-uzbekistans-largest-trading-partner.html |
| 22. | Joint Tajikistan-China laboratory for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use launched |
| 23. | Trade surge between Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan cements Turkic Unity https://www.azernews.az/analysis/245187.html |
| 24. | Kyrgyzstan and China discuss strategic railway project and bilateral trade https://akipress.com/news:841186:Kyrgyzstan_and_China_discuss_strategic_railway_project_and_bilateral_trade/ |
| 25. | Pakistan hosted the Regional Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference today in Islamabad, convening senior military leadership from the United States of America, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan https://www.dailyindependent.com.pk/2025/07/26/pakistan-hosted-the-regional-chiefs-of-defence-staff-conference-today-in-islamabad-convening-senior-military-leadership-from-the-united-states-of-america-kazakhstan-kyrgyzstan-tajikistan-and-uzbek/ |
| 26. | Construction of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway discussed in Bishkek https://24.kg/english/337420_Construction_of_China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan_railway_discussed_in_Bishkek/ |
| 27. | China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway: Georgia invited to join project https://24.kg/english/337515_ChinaKyrgyzstanUzbekistan_railway_Georgia_invited_to_join_project/ |
| 28. | Tajik Officials Launch Crackdown on Afghan Refugees Near Dushanbe https://shiawaves.com/english/news/world/asia/tajikistan/129705-tajik-officials-launch-crackdown-on-afghan-refugees-near-dushanbe/ |
| 29. | UN General Assembly adopts AI resolution initiated by Tajikistan https://www.azernews.az/region/245215.html |
| 30. | CSTO Urges Strengthening Tajikistan–Afghanistan Border https://tolonews.com/index.php/afghanistan-195170 |
| 31. | Joint Tajikistan-China laboratory for biodiversity conservation, sustainable use launched https://www.app.com.pk/global/joint-tajikistan-china-laboratory-for-biodiversity-conservation-sustainable-use-launched/ |
| 32. | Turkmenistan takes fast lane in New Asia–Europe trade corridors https://www.trend.az/business/4074291.html |
| 33. | Kazakhstan pivots toward Turkmenistan for strategic energy and transport links https://www.trend.az/business/4074337.html |
| 34. | Sohail Mahmood at SCO Media and Think Tank Summit: Exploring cultural cooperation https://english.news.cn/20250726/6f02faa582524fd3880821442aebdf01/c.html |
| 35. | China hosts the SCO Media and Think Tank Summit in Zhengzhou https://anewz.tv/world/world-news/11157/media-and-think-tank-summit/news |
| 36. | SCO members explore green energy cooperation potential in Tianjin
https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202507/24/WS6881f86aa310ad07b5d91cc6.html |
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EAST ASIA and ASEAN |
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| 1. | Chinese FM summons Japanese diplomat over visit of DPP official to Japan |
| 2. | North Korea will be ‘honourable victors’ in anti-US battles, leader Kim says |
| 3. | As North Korea silences old airwave enmities, could dialogue follow? |
| 4. | North Korea’s Kim vows to win anti-US battle marking Korean War anniversary |
| 5. | Top DPRK leader visits China-DPRK Friendship Tower
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202507/27/WS68855e8ea310ad07b5d92341.html |
| 6. | Rubio urges Cambodia, Thailand to deescalate, offers US for talks |
| 7. | Russia starts first Moscow-Pyongyang passenger flights in decades
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/russia-pyongyang-north-korea-first-flight-moscow-5260796 |
| 8. | 3 suspected drones intruded on premises of Japan nuclear complex |
| 9. | South Korea’s Nongshim brings Seoul to Tokyo’s Harajuku district |
| 10. | South Korea faces US pressure on defence, China amid tariff deadline |
| 11. | South Korea reverses birth rate decline with its fastest growth in 40 years |
| 12. | Thailand and Cambodia to hold talks on deadly border conflict in Malaysia |
| 13. | US lifts some Myanmar sanctions, says no link to general’s letter to Trump |
| 14. | China proposes new global AI cooperation organisation
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/china-li-qiang-global-ai-cooperation-body-5259716 |
| 15. | South Korea abandons ‘friend-or-foe’ mentality, pivots to pragmatic diplomacy |
| 16. | Japan releases outline of US tariff deal, will review hydrogen-car subsidy |
| 17. | Japan Display to sell panel production equipment amid restructuring |
| 18. | North Korea will be ‘honourable victors’ in anti-US battles, leader Kim says |
| 19. | As North Korea silences old airwave enmities, could dialogue follow? |
| 20. | North Korea’s Kim vows to win anti-US battle marking Korean War anniversary |
| 21. | Rubio urges Cambodia, Thailand to deescalate, offers US for talks |
| 22. | Russia starts first Moscow-Pyongyang passenger flights in decades
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/russia-pyongyang-north-korea-first-flight-moscow-5260796 |
| 23. | 3 suspected drones intruded on premises of Japan nuclear complex |
| 24. | South Korea’s Nongshim brings Seoul to Tokyo’s Harajuku district |
| 25. | South Korea faces US pressure on defence, China amid tariff deadline |
| 26. | South Korea reverses birth rate decline with its fastest growth in 40 years |
| 27. | Thailand and Cambodia to hold talks on deadly border conflict in Malaysia |
| 28. | China stands ready to play constructive role in helping de-escalate tensions on Cambodia-Thailand border: FM |
