CPSC Monitor (June 22, 2026)

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CHINA

1.        

 China, Pakistan eye deeper capital market cooperation after landmark IPO

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202606/18/WS6a33b2bfa310986e2b460c71.html

2.       

 CPEC’s Air Cargo Potential: Can Pakistan Become Western China’s Gateway?

https://aircargoweek.com/cpecs-air-cargo-potential-can-pakistan-become-western-chinas-gateway/

3.       

 China, Pakistan eye deeper capital market cooperation after landmark IPO

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202606/18/WS6a33b2bfa310986e2b460c71.html

4.       

 ‘Focus on exporting mangoes to China’

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2614306/focus-on-exporting-mangoes-to-china

5.       

 Pakistan, China eye new youth education partnership

https://www.app.com.pk/national/pakistan-china-eye-new-youth-education-partnership/

6.       

 China-Pakistan desert horticulture lab opens in Multan

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2614311/china-pakistan-desert-horticulture-lab-opens-in-multan

7.        

 Chinese president holds talks with Myanmar counterpart on boosting cooperation

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2026-06/16/content_118551224.html

8.       

 Xi stresses carrying forward revolutionary traditions in reply to centenarian Party member

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2026-06/18/content_118555504.html

9.       

 National conference on Party building held in Beijing

http://english.scio.gov.cn/topnews/2026-06/15/content_118549499.html

10.    

 SCIO organizes media visit to Beijing high-speed rail depot

http://english.scio.gov.cn/scionews/2026-06/22/content_118559876.html

11.     

 China releases white paper on global governance

http://english.scio.gov.cn/whitepapers/2026-06/17/content_118552814.html

12.    

 From dragon boats to motorbikes, Chinese county keeps its dreams moving

http://english.scio.gov.cn/chinavoices/2026-06/22/content_118559565.html

13.    

 A tale of two shores: Interlinked lifestyle takes root across Macao, Hengqin

http://english.scio.gov.cn/chinavoices/2026-06/22/content_118560534.html

14.    

 Chinese consumers embrace NEVs amid tech boom, soaring fuel costs

http://english.scio.gov.cn/chinavoices/2026-06/22/content_118560366.html

15.    

 Finding happiness at fingertips: Young Chinese embrace handmade experiences

http://english.scio.gov.cn/chinavoices/2026-06/22/content_118560297.html

16.    

 China’s railways see return travel peak as holiday ends

http://english.scio.gov.cn/chinavoices/2026-06/22/content_118559561.html

17.    

 Dragon Boat Festival heritage fuels tourism, cultural spending

http://english.scio.gov.cn/chinavoices/2026-06/20/content_118557917.html

18.    

 China’s Kuaizhou-11 launches satellite group

http://english.scio.gov.cn/chinavoices/2026-06/18/content_118555677.html

19.    

 China expects 83M railway trips during Dragon Boat Festival travel rush

http://english.scio.gov.cn/chinavoices/2026-06/18/content_118555673.html

20.   

 China’s aerospace-grade super fiber goes industrial

http://english.scio.gov.cn/chinavoices/2026-06/18/content_118555615.html

21.    

 China’s desertification control explores win-win path for ecology, livelihoods

http://english.scio.gov.cn/chinavoices/2026-06/18/content_118555127.html

22.   

 China vows to strengthen modern financial regulation for high-quality development

http://english.scio.gov.cn/chinavoices/2026-06/18/content_118555126.html

23.   

 26 financial institutions sign on as direct participants with e-CNY Center International

http://english.scio.gov.cn/chinavoices/2026-06/17/content_118552798.html

24.   

 Projects worth 27.7 bln yuan inked at China-South Asia Expo

http://english.scio.gov.cn/chinavoices/2026-06/17/content_118552795.html

25.   

 Int’l journalists witness green development in China’s Inner Mongolia

http://english.scio.gov.cn/chinavoices/2026-06/17/content_118552640.html

26.   

 China’s rocket launches 8 satellites into orbit

http://english.scio.gov.cn/chinavoices/2026-06/15/content_118549243.html

27.   

 Top political advisor urges CPPCC to focus on central tasks of Party, country

https://english.news.cn/20260622/0a80ae4c58134e719c6e93294165ce69/c.html

28.   

 Chinese vice premier stresses development of key industrial chains, standardization

https://english.news.cn/20260618/8b206b0e66cd4c81bd0d54d31a8de7df/c.html

29.   

 China’s State Council appoints, removes officials

https://english.news.cn/20260618/8d9014c9199b400ab5f9efee364cb510/c.html

30.   

 Xi stresses carrying forward revolutionary traditions in reply to centenarian Party member

https://english.news.cn/20260618/44248fee6e3f48788f074aaac5796190/c.html

31.    

 Xi urges CPC members to carry forward revolutionary traditions in reply to centenarian Party member

https://english.news.cn/20260618/219abb6cd02a4ec693a1cda599ecece0/c.html

32.   

 Xi stresses coordinated regional development, solid progress toward common prosperity

https://english.news.cn/20260617/4d74f7577aea48949ee933615e12ae16/c.html

33.   

 Bangladeshi PM to visit China

https://english.news.cn/20260622/f0515f9ca5894345ba01f876ec522671/c.html

34.   

 China hopes Iran, U.S. maintain momentum of talks: spokesperson

https://english.news.cn/20260622/4cea3c98234a45659454b01cde533ff8/c.html

35.   

 China adds 10 U.S. entities to export control list

https://english.news.cn/20260622/60a27d644d424d138e03b4e12fb5df77/c.html

36.   

 China bans purchase from 46 U.S. companies in government procurement

https://english.news.cn/20260622/f7015116bd37460d9eb093c35b5c04f4/c.html

 

CENTRAL ASIA and SCO
IUCN Central Asia Office marks first anniversary, strengthening regional cooperation for nature
https://iucn.org/news/202606/iucn-central-asia-office-marks-first-anniversary-strengthening-regional-cooperation  
Central Asia Emerges as World’s Fastest-Growing Startup Region

https://astanatimes.com/2026/06/central-asia-emerges-as-worlds-fastest-growing-startup-region/  
Türkiye, Central Asia eye deeper strategic cooperation at Ankara forum

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/turkiye-central-asia-eye-deeper-strategic-cooperation-at-ankara-forum/news 
Iran War Highlights Central Asia’s Vulnerable Southern Trade Corridors

https://timesca.com/iran-war-highlights-central-asias-vulnerable-southern-trade-corridors/ 
Kazakhstan, Montenegro Seek Stronger Economic and Political Ties During Historic Visit

https://astanatimes.com/2026/06/kazakhstan-montenegro-seek-stronger-economic-and-political-ties-during-historic-visit/
Kazakh PM Calls for Deeper Regional Cooperation at Tashkent Investment Forum

https://astanatimes.com/2026/06/kazakh-pm-calls-for-deeper-regional-cooperation-at-tashkent-investment-forum/
U.S.-Iran Framework Could Reopen Central Asia’s Southern Route

https://timesca.com/u-s-iran-framework-could-reopen-central-asias-southern-route/  
Kyrgyzstan to Establish National Taxi Aggregator With Chinese Support

https://timesca.com/kyrgyzstan-to-establish-national-taxi-aggregator-with-chinese-support/ 
Russia Interested In Central Asian Rare Earths As EU and United States Hover

https://russiaspivottoasia.com/russia-interested-in-central-asian-rare-earths-as-eu-and-united-states-hover/  
New Regional Trade Lifeline Linking China and Central Asia Eyes 2028 Opening

https://caspianpost.com/central-asia/new-regional-trade-lifeline-linking-china-and-central-asia-eyes-2028-opening   
Belgian Company Plans $56 Million Border Logistics Hub Near China as Kazakhstan Expands Transit Role

https://astanatimes.com/2026/06/belgian-company-plans-56-million-border-logistics-hub-near-china-as-kazakhstan-expands-transit-role/  
The New Silk Road Finance: How China Is Re-Engineering Infrastructure Debt Across Central Asia

https://www.radiotandil.com/finance/6000/the-new-silk-road-finance-how-china-is-re-engineering-infrastructure-debt-across-central-asia/ 
Pakistan to assume chairmanship of SCO Council of Heads of States in September

https://www.dawn.com/news/2008079
SCO National Coordinators Hold a Meeting in Tashkent

https://eng.sectsco.org/20260619/2391644.html
Beyond security: How the SCO is reshaping Eurasian cooperation after 25 years
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-06-15/How-the-SCO-is-reshaping-Eurasian-cooperation-after-25-years-1NZwDX1Bave/p.html   
Pakistan Joins SCO’s 25th Anniversary Cycling Championship in Beijing, Strengthening People-to-People Connectivity
https://www.app.com.pk/foreign-correspondent/pakistan-joins-scos-25th-anniversary-cycling-championship-in-beijing-strengthening-people-to-people-connectivity/  
SCO Secretary-General Participates in the Russia–ASEAN Summit

https://eng.sectsco.org/20260619/2388991.html    
Historic Pakistan-Kazakhstan boxing Partnership begins in Islamabad

https://www.app.com.pk/sports/historic-pakistan-kazakhstan-boxing-partnership-begins-in-islamabad/
Kazakh President praises Pakistan’s role in U.S.-Iran peace agreement

https://qazinform.com/news/kazakh-president-praises-pakistans-role-in-us-iran-peace-agreement-063b00
Pakistan, Uzbekistan reaffirm commitment to Railway cooperation, regional Connectivity

https://www.app.com.pk/national/pakistan-uzbekistan-reaffirm-commitment-to-railway-cooperation-regional-connectivity/ 
Uzbekistan and Pakistan Identify New Areas for Investment Cooperation

https://dunyo.info/en/news/uzbekistan-i-pakistan-nametili-novye-napravleniya-investicionnogo

 

EAST ASIA and ASEAN
1. ASEAN turns to Russia for energy security as global uncertainties linger

https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2647840/world
2. A Bundle of Chopsticks: How ASEAN Can Deepen Rare Earth Cooperation

https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2026/06/20/a-bundle-of-chopsticks-how-asean-can-deepen-rare-earth-cooperation/
3. SCO Secretary-General Participates in the Russia–ASEAN Summit

https://eng.sectsco.org/20260619/2388991.html
4. Kazan Declaration 2026 “ASEAN-Russian Federation: Unity in Diversity – 35 Years Together”

https://asean.org/kazan-declaration-2026-asean-russian-federation-unity-in-diversity-35-years-together/
5. Indonesia presses for common ASEAN AI governance framework

https://mediaselangor.com/en/2026/06/380022
6. Pakistan ‘secures entry’ to first FIFA ASEAN Cup

https://www.dawn.com/news/2007678
7. Malaysia’s 3rd International Summit of Religious Leaders explores how faith can empower the youth

https://www.africanews.com/2026/06/19/malaysias-3rd-international-summit-of-religious-leaders/
8. Malaysia, Turkmenistan boost energy ties as Petronas marks 30 years in country

https://mediaselangor.com/en/2026/06/380362
9. Laos teams up with regional partners in railway development

https://asianews.network/laos-teams-up-with-regional-partners-in-railway-development/
10. China, Laos agree special fund under Mekong cooperation framework

https://www.marketscreener.com/news/china-laos-agree-special-fund-under-mekong-cooperation-framework-ce7f5cdddc8df726
11. Thailand responds to Cambodia’s UN maritime conciliation notification

https://www.chinadailyasia.com/hk/article/635237
12. The New Golden Age of Laos and Cambodia

https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a71538279/laos-and-cambodia-travel/
13. Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/thailand-revives-30-bln-coast-to-coast-corridor-rival-malacca-strait-2026-06-18/
14. Indonesia-Singapore Partnership Beyond Trade – OpEd

https://www.eurasiareview.com/19062026-indonesia-singapore-partnership-beyond-trade-oped/
15. Singapore PM Wong, Turkish President Erdogan reaffirm warm, longstanding ties between both countries

https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/06/20/singapore-pm-wong-turkish-president-erdogan-reaffirm-warm-longstanding-ties-between-both-countries#goog_rewarded
16. Trump hints at new approach to North Korea’s nuclear programme

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/19/trump-hints-at-new-approach-to-north-koreas-nuclear-programme
17. South Korea’s Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea

https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2647568/world
18. South Korean defense stocks surge on prospects for post-Iran-war sales boosts

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/16/south-korean-defense-stocks-surge-on-prospects-for-iran-wars-end-.html
19. ASEAN Fruits on Fast Track into China: Guangxi streamlines imports of tropical produce

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-06-21/VHJhbnNjcmlwdDkxMTcw/index.html
20. Vietnam PM Le Minh Hung attends ASEAN–Russia summit marking 35 years of ties

https://asianews.network/vietnam-pm-le-minh-hung-attends-asean-russia-summit-marking-35-years-of-ties/

 

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