CPSC Monitor (June 23, 2025)

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CHINA

1. Russia, China and Pakistan urge ceasefire as UN Security Council meets over US strikes on Iran

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2552140/russia-china-and-pakistan-urge-ceasefire-as-un-meets-over-us-strikes-on-iran

2. Pak-China dialogue: Mushahid says soft power vital to counter disinformation

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2551825/pak-china-dialogue-mushahid-says-soft-power-vital-to-counter-disinfo

3. How upgrading China-South Asia economic and trade cooperation bolsters regional development

https://english.news.cn/20250621/bc9fee7569a34b23bae3d9f43a53165d/c.html

4. China and neighboring countries expand cross-border railways for greater cooperation

https://english.news.cn/20250619/c03973508fd2474c9489593d4fe3b75c/c.html

5. Chinese economy shows resilience, prioritizes tech, talent investment — WEF MD

https://english.news.cn/20250622/b21982c69a954142a3ac0476e6b41a65/c.html

6. China ready to work with Russia to consolidate political mutual trust, strengthen bonds of shared interests: vice premier

https://english.news.cn/20250621/625f09863e944e66a5ba1f1514d962a0/c.html

7. Chinese vice premier says China-Russia ties rock-solid, unbreakable

https://english.news.cn/20250621/34b3b5abda8947b199cdb99f030ab4f7/c.html

8. China strongly condemns U.S. attack on Iran

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/06/22/china-strongly-condemns-u-s-attack-on-iran/

9. Chinese envoy calls for int’l efforts to ease Israel-Iran tensions

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/06/21/chinese-envoy-calls-for-intl-efforts-to-ease-israel-iran-tensions/

10. China, New Zealand vow to safeguard multilateral trading system

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/06/20/china-new-zealand-vow-to-safeguard-multilateral-trading-system/

11. Xi says ceasefire an urgent priority in settling conflict in Middle East

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/06/19/xi-says-ceasefire-an-urgent-priority-in-settling-conflict-in-middle-east/

12. China-South Asia trade hits $200 billion as CSA Expo begins in Kunming

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-21/Graphics-China-South-Asia-trade-hits-200-billion-1EnyYfEZvjO/p.html

13. China opposes any country’s provocations in name of ‘freedom of navigation’ in Taiwan Straits

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-20/China-says-it-opposes-any-country-s-provocations-in-Taiwan-Straits-1EmwSjTvmW4/p.html

14. Senior delegation, Planning Minister discuss progress of CPEC 2.0

https://thedailycpec.com/senior-delegation-planning-minister-discuss-progress-of-cpec-2-0/

15. Belt and Road Film week opens at 27th SIFF

https://thedailycpec.com/belt-and-road-film-week-opens-at-27th-siff/

16. China-South Asia Expo opens to boost trade ties

https://thedailycpec.com/china-south-asia-expo-opens-to-boost-trade-ties/

17. China reiterates call for G7 to stop interfering in internal matters

https://thedailycpec.com/china-reiterates-call-for-g7-to-stop-interfering-in-internal-matters/

18. Pakistan aligns with China’s GDI for SDG progress

https://thedailycpec.com/pakistan-aligns-with-chinas-gdi-for-sdg-progress/

19. Pakistan, China universities partner on energy cooperation

https://thedailycpec.com/pakistan-china-universities-partner-on-energy-cooperation/

20. China grants full tariff exemption to LDCs

https://thedailycpec.com/china-grants-full-tariff-exemption-to-ldcs/

21. CPEC to continue despite regional tensions, Ahsan Iqbal

https://thedailycpec.com/cpec-to-continue-despite-regional-tensions-ahsan-iqbal/

22. China remains Pakistan’s top import partner in May

https://thedailycpec.com/china-remains-pakistans-top-import-partner-in-may/

23. Inaugural Meeting of Bangladesh-China-Pakistan Trilateral Mechanism

https://mofa.gov.pk/press-releases/inaugural-meeting-of-bangladesh-china-pakistan-trilateral-mechanism

 

CENTRAL ASIA, SCO and ECO

1. Trilateral Unity for Eurasia: How the Azerbaijan–Türkiye–Pakistan alliance is reshaping regional geopolitics – EXPERT

https://azertag.az/en/xeber/trilateral_unity_for_eurasia_how_the_azerbaijan_
turkiye_pakistan_alliance_is_reshaping_regional_geopolitics___expert-3622007

2. Azerbaijan, Pakistan discuss strategic partnership in Istanbul

https://azertag.az/en/xeber/azerbaijan_pakistan_discuss_strategic_partnership
_in_istanbul-3623707

3. Uzbekistan and Pakistan Sign Action Plan to Accelerate Implementation of Joint Projects

https://www.uzdaily.uz/en/uzbekistan-and-pakistan-sign-action-plan-to-accelerate-implementation-of-joint-projects/

4. Pakistan, Kazakhstan agree to boost bilateral cooperation in key sectors

https://ptv.com.pk/ptvworld/newsdetail/7750

5. DPM, Kazakh counterpart agree to enhance cooperation

https://www.app.com.pk/national/dpm-kazakh-counterpart-agree-to-enhance-cooperation/

6. China-Central Asia Spirit provides strong impetus for regional development: former Kyrgyz FM

https://english.news.cn/20250621/3b8a839e234c4269865ecf324d5672ba/c.html

7. China, Kazakhstan to boost ties for regional, global peace, development

https://english.news.cn/20250617/ac9df2c57ec840b6a0f9b8cad64898eb/c.html

8. China, Kyrgyzstan, and the Quiet Construction of a Sanctions-Resistant Trade Corridor

https://thediplomat.com/2025/06/china-kyrgyzstan-and-the-quiet-construction-of-a-sanctions-resistant-trade-corridor/

9. Xinhua think tank report highlights fruitful results of China-Central Asia cooperation

https://english.news.cn/20250623/156598c5bd574c8397c9fc809cf52f6e/c.html

10. Forums on China-Central Asia cooperation development, Silk Road int’l communication held in Astana

https://english.news.cn/20250623/b6edbb25d9b443c0abeac3358db2980c/c.html

11. Israeli cyberattacks aim to destabilize sovereign states: Iran tells SCO

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/514734/Israeli-cyberattacks-aim-to-destabilize-sovereign-states-Iran

12. Xi’s attendance at 2nd China-Central Asia Summit renews friendship, charts course for development: Wang Yi

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/06/18/xis-attendance-at-2nd-china-central-asia-summit-renews-friendship-charts-course-for-development-wang-yi/

13. China, Central Asian countries sign landmark treaty, vow to boost cooperation

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/06/18/china-central-asian-countries-sign-landmark-treaty-vow-to-boost-cooperation/

14. China-Central Asia Summit vital for the formation of a new Eurasian interaction model: Tajik ex-official

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1336275.shtml

15. Green and digital sectors to drive deeper China-Central Asia economic ties

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1336282.shtml

16. China-Central Asia trade turnover hits $95 billion

https://qazinform.com/news/china-central-asia-trade-turnover-hits-95-billion-bb723f

17. Along ancient Silk Road, Xi cultivates stronger bonds with Central Asia

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202506/17/WS6850ac6da310a04af22c69c1.html

18. China-Central Asia Summit to draw new blueprint for future cooperation: spokesperson

https://english.news.cn/20250616/92303c43fb1e4cc2a960b86b3e8f64dc/c.html

19. From logistics to new energy, China-Central Asia cooperation further deepens

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1336286.shtml

20. China-C.Asia academic partnership sparks deeper cooperation: researcher

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1336287.shtml

21. Closer China-Central Asia ties boost global peace and development

https://en.antaranews.com/news/359765/closer-china-central-asia-ties-boost-global-peace-and-development

22. Spokesperson: China, Central Asia to draw new blueprint for future cooperation

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-16/Spokesperson-China-Central-Asia-to-chart-new-course-for-cooperation-1EfRTwVN040/p.html

23. China, Central Asian countries sign landmark treaty, vow to boost cooperation
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-18/China-Central-Asia-sign-landmark-treaty-vow-to-boost-cooperation-1Ei1tgKFlXa/p.html
24. Xi says China, five Central Asian countries jointly form China-Central Asia Spirit
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1336371.shtml
25. Xi Jinping calls for upholding the China-Central Asia Spirit
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-17/Xi-Jinping-delivers-speech-at-2nd-China-Central-Asia-Summit-1EhwXGz0rFS/p.html
26. China, Tajikistan launch direct flight between their capital cities, boosting regional connectivity
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1336263.shtml
27. China-Central Asia tourism heats up, as visitor numbers soar
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1336281.shtml
28. Xi signs treaty to elevate ties with Central Asia
https://www.dawn.com/news/1917771
29. Central Asia and China Reach Eternal Strategic Partnership, Says President Tokayev
https://astanatimes.com/2025/06/central-asia-and-china-reach-eternal-strategic-partnership-says-president-tokayev/
30. Summit enhances regional cooperation
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202506/18/WS6852df8fa310a04af22c7182.html
31. China, Central Asia seeing explosive growth of bilateral trade in first five months of 2025: official data
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1336159.shtml
32. China to host sustainable transport forum, SCO meeting in Tianjin
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202506/19/WS6853eca0a310a04af22c74ea.html
33. Pakistan, Uzbekistan to form joint working group to boost maritime, blue economy cooperation
https://www.msn.com/en-xl/asia/pakistan/pakistan-uzbekistan-to-form-joint-working-group-to-boost-maritime-blue-economy-cooperation/ar-AA1H3FIE?ocid=BingNewsVerp
34. Kazakhstan calls on Central Asia and China to develop educational projects, promote national content
https://qazinform.com/news/kazakhstan-calls-on-central-asia-and-china-to-develop-educational-projects-promote-national-content-22be44

 

EAST ASIA and ASEAN
1. Japan’s Nikkei falls as oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions

https://english.news.cn/20250623/af866ed1103a4b3287aa9c1fa10d5fe6/c.html

2. HarmonyOS attracts over 8 mln developers in China’s homegrown OS push

https://english.news.cn/20250622/20fd4b5579a047eeadcafb53e52e34a5/c.html

3. Japan marks 80th anniversary of Battle of Okinawa

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250623_01/

4. Japan, S. Korea talks bode well

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/videos/20250618205827121/

5. S. Korean firms shifting overseas business focus to Vietnam

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20160502/s-korean-firms-shifting-overseas-business-focus-to-vietnam

6. N. Korea warns of dangerous tensions on Korean Peninsula

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20130516/n-korea-warns-of-dangerous-tensions-on-korean-peninsula

7. Duisburg launches return leg of ASEAN Express to boost Europe-Asia trade

https://english.news.cn/europe/20250622/74ce2a7ca65649c8b14c6e302fe4a526/c.html

8. Vietnam joins BRICS as partner country

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250620_23/

9. No easy way out for stricken Thai govt

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/special-reports/3054955/no-easy-way-out-for-stricken-thai-govt

10. Thailand, Cambodia shut land crossings in escalating border spat https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3055307/thailand-cambodia-shut-land-crossings-in-escalating-border-spat
11. Vietnam Q2 GDP growth estimated at 7.6% y/y, deputy PM says

https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3053985/vietnam-q2-gdp-growth-estimated-at-7-6-y-y-deputy-pm-says

12. Malaysia PM Anwar urges global push to end Israeli aggression, violence in Middle East

https://asianews.network/malaysia-pm-anwar-urges-global-push-to-end-israeli-aggression-violence-in-middle-east/