CHINA

1. Under Xi Jinping, China’s development will power the global economy and strengthen world peace
https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3213264/under-xi-jinping-chinas-development-will-power-global-economy-and-strengthen-world-peace
2. Chinese fighter J-10C is a contender to replace the American F-16
https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2023/03/13/chinese-fighter-j-10c-is-a-contender-to-replace-the-american-f-16/
3. China helps arch-foes Iran, Saudi Arabia break diplomatic ice
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/china-helps-arch-foes-iran-saudi-arabia-break-diplomatic-ice/2843363
4. UK reveals £5 billion defense boost to respond to Russia, China
https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/03/13/UK-reveals-5-billion-defense-boost-to-respond-to-Russia-China
5. What to expect from Xi Jinping’s next five years as Chinese president
https://www.trtworld.com/asia/what-to-expect-from-xi-jinping-s-next-five-years-as-chinese-president-65996
6. Pakistan’s forex reserves rise to $4.3 billion after new loan from Chinese bank
https://pakobserver.net/pakistans-forex-reserves-rise-to-4-3-billion-after-new-loans-from-chinese-bank/
7. Australia wants India to become one of its largest trading partners as both countries detach from China
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-11/australia-to-increase-trade-with-india/102084940
8. China’s peace efforts widely hailed as world welcomes Saudi-Iran deal
https://www.shine.cn/news/world/2303127195/

CENTRAL ASIA

9. Afghanistan, Kazakhstan in move to strengthen ties
https://www.ariananews.af/afghanistan-kazakhstan-in-move-to-strengthen-ties/
10. Iran, Tajikistan discuss tourism cooperation
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/198350/Iran-Tajikistan-discuss-tourism-cooperation
11. Uzbekistan and the UAE Presidents discuss issues of further enhancing multifaceted cooperation
https://www.gov.uz/en/news/view/36635
12. Turkmenistan, Iran discuss issues related to desertification of agricultural lands
https://en.trend.az/casia/turkmenistan/3721666.html
13. Azerbaijan, Czech Republic to discuss new investment opportunities
https://azertag.az/en/xeber/Azerbaijan_Czech_Republic_to_discuss_new_investment_opportunities-2529059

EAST ASIA

1. South Korea to buy fighter jets, weapons systems to defend against North
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/03/13/national/defense/Korea-F35A-F35B/20230313180102488.html
2. S. Korea’s Yoon to visit Japan for summit, first trip in 12 years
https://www.southkoreanews.net/news/273619289/s-korea-yoon-to-visit-japan-for-summit-first-trip-in-12-years
3. Japan gives Myanmar over $60 million for humanitarian aid
https://www.mizzima.com/article/japan-gives-myanmar-over-60-million-humanitarian-aid
4. Japan, Britain and Italy eye defense chiefs meeting in Tokyo in March
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/02/21/national/japan-uk-italy-defense-minister-talks/
5. Japan Marks 12 Years Since Tsunami and Nuclear Disaster
https://www.voanews.com/a/japan-marks-12-years-since-tsunami-and-nuclear-disaster-/7000986.html