CPSC Monitor (March 03, 2025)

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CHINA

1. Pak delegation off to China to explore food sector

https://www.app.com.pk/business/pak-delegation-off-to-china-to-explore-food-sector/#google_vignette

2. Pakistan, China to expand education, media ties: envoy

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2530716/pakistan-china-to-expand-education-media-ties-envoy

3. Chinese, Pakistani enterprises sign strategic cooperation agreement for EV development in Pakistan

http://en.ce.cn/Insight/202502/25/t20250225_39302628.shtml

4. China outlines priorities for SCO cooperation during its presidency

https://www.fanabc.com/english/china-outlines-priorities-for-sco-cooperation-during-its-presidency/

5. Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Attends “Light of Integration” Art Exhibition at Tsinghua University Beijing

https://pid.gov.pk/site/press_detail/28212

6. China’s Tiangong space station will host Pakistani astronaut as first foreign visitor

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3300718/chinas-tiangong-space-station-will-host-pakistani-astronaut-first-foreign-visitor

7. CPPCC opens standing committee session

https://www.chinadailyasia.com/hk/article/605870

8. Xi stresses advancing Peaceful China Initiative to higher level

https://www.chinadailyasia.com/hk/article/605858

9. China’s top political advisory body concludes standing committee session

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-03/China-s-top-political-advisory-body-closes-standing-committee-session-1BqRzQM3fuo/p.html

10. Xi Jinping chairs CPC leadership meeting to discuss draft govt work report

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-28/Xi-chairs-CPC-leadership-meeting-to-discuss-draft-gov-t-work-report-1BmhF9UXbfG/p.html

11. China launches two new satellites

https://english.news.cn/20250227/8c15cd5be9604ba18ab9cf7baa577535/c.html

 

CENTRAL ASIA, SCO and ECO

1. Looking forward to further strengthen deep-rooted ties with Azerbaijan

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/02/24/looking-forward-to-further-strengthen-deep-rooted-ties-with-azerbaijan-pm/

2. Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to enhance bilateral investment to $2bn

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2530555/pakistan-azerbaijan-ink-mous-to-boost-trade-energy-and-tourism-cooperation

3. Uzbekistan, Pakistan pledge to advance proposed railway link via Afghanistan

https://www.voanews.com/a/uzbekistan-pakistan-pledge-to-advance-proposed-railway-link-via-afghanistan/7989378.html

4. Pakistan’s Strategic Outreach to Central Asia: Strengthening Ties with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan

https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/02/27/pakistans-strategic-outreach-to-central-asia-strengthening-ties-with-azerbaijan-and-uzbekistan/

5. Pakistan is a bridge between Central Asia, South Asia

https://radio.gov.pk/25-02-2025/pakistan-is-like-a-bridge-between-central-asia-and-south-asia

6. Khawaja Asif meets German, Kyrgyz ambassadors

https://www.app.com.pk/national/khawaja-asif-meets-german-kyrgyz-ambassadors/#google_vignette

7. Uzbekistan and Pakistan Agree to Increase Trade Volume by $2 Billion

https://timesca.com/uzbekistan-and-pakistan-agree-to-increase-trade-volume-by-2-billion/

8. Strengthening relations with Pakistan among priorities, says Kyrgyz envoy

https://islamabadpost.com.pk/strengthening-relations-with-pakistan-among-priorities-says-kyrgyz-envoy/

9. Leaders of Uzbekistan and Pakistan summarize results of fruitful negotiations

https://president.uz/en/lists/view/7908

10. Warmer relations with Central Asia welcomed: Mian Zahid Hussain

https://tradechronicle.com/warmer-relations-with-central-asia-welcomed-mian-zahid-hussain/#google_vignette

11. SCO Legal Framework Updates Take Center Stage at Beijing Meeting

https://astanatimes.com/2025/02/sco-legal-framework-updates-take-center-stage-at-beijing-meeting/

 

EAST ASIA

1. Forest fires continue to spread in northeastern Japan

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250303_09/

2. Births in Japan hit record low

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3847/

3. China’s top political advisor meets chairman of Mongolia’s State Great Hural

https://english.news.cn/20250226/595a5ca6375b4d308dce84ba21ad693e/c.html

4. Korea joins NATO science and technology body partnership

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/03/113_393234.html

5. N. Korea launched strategic cruise missiles this week to prove nuclear deterrence: KCNA

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/03/103_393179.html

6. Exclusive: N. Korea’s combat gains may reshape East Asia’s security, Ukraine Intel Chief warns

https://www.chosun.com/english/north-korea-en/2025/02/17/GQCB3UC4YFHQTNG3QYGBSSTX3A/

7. US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea, days after North test-fired missiles

https://www.voanews.com/a/us-aircraft-carrier-arrives-in-south-korea-days-after-north-test-fired-missiles-/7994087.html

 

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