CPSC Monitor (March 10, 2025)

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CHINA

1. Urumqi-Islamabad air cargo route launched to boost China-Pakistan trade

https://cpecinfo.com/urumqi-islamabad-air-cargo-route-launched-to-boost-china-pakistan-trade/

2. China extends repayment period of $2 billion loan to Pakistan by one year

https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/china-extends-repayment-period-of-2-billion-loan-to-pakistan-by-one-year-125030800756_1.html

3. China ready to strengthen space cooperation with Pakistan: Chinese FM Spokesperson

https://cpecinfo.com/china-ready-to-strengthen-space-cooperation-with-pakistan-chinese-fm-spokesperson/

4. Balochistan launches solar home system initiative with Chinese support

https://cpecinfo.com/balochistan-launches-solar-home-system-initiative-with-chinese-support/

5. Chinese company, NEVs begins vehicles’ deliveries in Pakistan’s major cities

https://cpecinfo.com/chinese-company-nevs-begins-vehicles-deliveries-in-pakistans-major-cities/

6. China’s top political advisory body to hold annual session from March 4 to 10

https://cpecinfo.com/chinas-top-political-advisory-body-to-hold-annual-session-from-march-4-to-10/

7. South Punjab food delegation explores opportunities to boost exports to China

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1288146-south-punjab-food-delegation-explores-opportunities-to-boost-exports-to-china

8. China says ready to strengthen space ties with Pakistan

https://dunyanews.tv/en/Technology/871548-china-says-ready-to-strengthen-space-ties-with-pakistan

9. China’s national legislature holds 2nd plenary meeting of annual session

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-08/Xi-Jinping-attends-plenary-meeting-of-NPC-annual-session-1BzcpIXfJT2/p.html

10. China maintains steady, reasonable defense spending growth: Spokesperson

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-09/China-maintains-steady-reasonable-defense-spending-growth-Wu-Qian-1BB7jyltois/p.html

11. China’s reform of elderly care is to ensure all have access: official

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-09/China-s-reform-of-elderly-care-is-to-ensure-all-have-access-official-1BBsDYzX5Cw/p.html

12. China Focus: Key system of China’s next-generation “artificial sun” passes acceptance process

https://english.news.cn/20250309/26132f396c6f4a60b923e53f388514e9/c.html

13. Xi Focus: Xi calls for successful conclusion of five-year plan for military development

https://english.news.cn/20250307/641fb60e8846491ea3670bb8782bd0dc/c.html

 

CENTRAL ASIA, SCO and ECO

1. Prime Minister of Pakistan Visited Azerbaijan’s ASAN Service Centers

https://techbullion.com/prime-minister-of-pakistan-visited-azerbaijans-asan-service-centers/

2. Pak trade with Central Asia gains importance

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1288145-pak-trade-with-central-asia-gains-importance

3. PM directs to increase Pak-Azerbaijan trade volume

https://www.radio.gov.pk/04-03-2025/pm-directs-preparation-of-plan-to-increase-pak-azerbaijan-current-trade-volume

4. Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan agree to expand collaboration

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1288791-kyrgyzstan-and-pakistan-agree-to-expand-collaboration

5. Pakistan seeks joint ventures in renewable energy with Kyrgyztan

https://www.arabnews.com/node/2592356/amp

6. China to host 2025 SCO summit

https://breakingthenews.net/Article/China-to-host-2025-SCO-summit/63678883

7. SCO important platform of practical, pragmatic cooperation: Uzbek FM

https://english.news.cn/20250305/b38f450d426447c59ccdcd11cdb4a7cc/c.html

8. Pak-Tajik group to explore collaboration in agriculture sector

https://www.dawn.com/news/1895891

9. Pakistan, Tajikistan push for direct flights to boost trade

https://mettisglobal.news/pakistan-tajikistan-push-for-direct-flights-to-boost-trade/

 

EAST ASIA

1. Korea slips to 2nd place in global shipbuilding orders in February

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/129_393640.html

2. S. Korea, US begin key springtime military exercise

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/03/113_393766.html

3. Experts: Unreleased stress energy off Hokkaido is enough to trigger mega-quake

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250309_12/

4. Japan’s industry minister to meet with US officials amid tariff tensions

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250310_B11/

5. President of Mongolia Arrives in the Czech Republic for a State Visit

https://montsame.mn/en/read/363525

6. Kim inspects ‘N-powered submarine’ project

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2533184/kim-inspects-n-powered-submarine-project

 

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