CPSC Monitor (March 17, 2025)

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CHINA

1. China ready to boost anti-terrorism cooperation

https://www.brecorder.com/news/40352716/china-ready-to-boost-anti-terrorism-cooperation

2. Cabinet approves MoU on Pak-China cyber-security cooperation

https://arynews.tv/cabinet-approves-mou-on-pak-china-cyber-security-cooperation/

3. CPEC can make Pakistan gateway for int’l trade, investment: president

https://english.news.cn/20250311/6ac5da01fc494c8e8e6980a8fac2f0bc/c.html

4. CPEC boosts Pakistan’s transport, energy infrastructure: Hashmi

https://www.radio.gov.pk/10-03-2025/cpec-boosts-pakistans-transport-energy-infrastructure-ambassador-hashmi#google_vignette

5. Tiangong Ultra: Chinese humanoid robot trains for half marathon

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-16/Tiangong-Ultra-Chinese-humanoid-robot-trains-for-half-marathon-1BMysCy9IOs/share_amp.html

6. Xi Jinping’s article on public, non-public sectors to be published

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-15/Xi-Jinping-s-article-on-public-non-public-sectors-to-be-published-1BLn8ok0ikw/share_amp.html

7. Lai is pushing Taiwan to the brink of war

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-14/Lai-is-pushing-Taiwan-to-the-brink-of-war-1BJFrn12pC8/share_amp.html

8. Xinhua Headlines: As China tackles aging, elderly-care robots hit fast track

https://english.news.cn/20250314/d7d55e23492046019900e57d77dc9fb9/c.html

9. World’s first universal embodied AI platform launched in Beijing

https://english.news.cn/20250313/e08556d55e6c49ffbe9bfb863aa85278/c.html

10. China lays track for stronger regional relations through railway lines

https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3302416/china-lays-track-stronger-regional-relations-through-railway-lines

11. China to host SCO military meeting

http://en.people.cn/n3/2025/0315/c90000-20289851.html

 

CENTRAL ASIA, SCO and ECO

1. Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan, Atajan Movlamov addresses the International Conference on ‘The Role of Neutrality in Strengthening International PEACE’ organized by Embassy of Turkmenistan to Pakistan with the collaboration of Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies to celebrate 30th Anniversary of Neutrality Status of Turkmenistan at a local hotel

https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/ambassador-of-turkmenistan-to-pakistan-atajan-movlamov-addresses-the-international-conference-on-the-role-of-neutrality-in-strengthening-international-peace-organized-by-embassy-of/

2. Uzbekistan, Pakistan Expanding Trade Amid Connectivity Challenges

https://thediplomat.com/2025/03/uzbekistan-pakistan-expanding-trade-amid-connectivity-challenges/

3. Pakistan Welcomes the Signing of the Treaty on the Delimitation and Demarcation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik Border

https://mofa.gov.pk/press-releases/pakistan-welcomes-the-signing-of-the-treaty-on-the-delimitation-and-demarcation-of-the-kyrgyz-tajik-border

4. Wakhan Corridor can act as a shield against terrorism

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2534294/wakhan-corridor-can-act-as-a-shield-against-terrorism

5. Pakistan Unveils New Rail Links to Boost Economy

https://www.railway.supply/en/pakistan-unveils-new-rail-links-to-boost-economy/

6. KP Governor, Azerbaijan Ambassador Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Relations

https://www.urdupoint.com/en/pakistan/kp-governor-azerbaijan-ambassador-discuss-st-1944321.html

7. Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, H.E. Khazar Farhadov, met with Federal Minister for Information Technology & Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja

https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/ambassador-of-azerbaijan-to-pakistan-h-e-khazar-farhadov-met-with-federal-minister-for-information-technology-telecommunication-shaza-fatima-khawaja/#google_vignette

8. Festival celebrates food, culture of Uzbekistan in Islamabad

https://www.dawn.com/news/1897938/festival-celebrates-food-culture-of-uzbekistan-in-islamabad

9. Three-day ‘Made in Uzbekistan’ food expo begins at Centaurus Mall

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/03/14/three-day-made-in-uzbekistan-food-expo-begins-at-centaurus-mall/

10. Oman offered Gwadar, Karachi ports use for access to Central Asia

https://www.dawn.com/news/1897559/oman-offered-gwadar-karachi-ports-use-for-access-to-c-asia

11. Azerbaijani MFA expresses condolences to Pakistan   https://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/4017105.html

 

EAST ASIA

1. Man arrested after NHK Party leader injured in attack in Tokyo

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/14/japan/crime-legal/nhk-party-leader-attack/

2. Foreign residents in Japan hit record high of over 3.7 million

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250314_17/

3. Banks halt sales of silver bars amid soaring demand

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2025/03/602_392255.html

4. N. Korea’s top diplomat meets Russia’s vice foreign minister in Pyongyang

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/03/103_394227.html

 

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