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CHINA |
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‘No popular support’: China warns against government change in Iran |
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Chinese foreign minister meets press on foreign policy, relations
https://www.cgtn.com/special/Chinese-foreign-minister-meets-press-on-foreign-policy-relations.html |
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10 outstanding women honored as China celebrates International Women’s Day |
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China fields 70 athletes across six sports at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics |
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Women in China runs 1$Trillion of Funds, Cailion Reports |
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In pics: female lawmakers, political advisors at China’s annual “two sessions”
https://english.news.cn/20260308/30698c3ff51e427b8e6a7c9be32bc9be/c.html |
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Takeaways from Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s government work report |
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China urges Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve border dispute through dialogue as clashes enter seventh day |
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China’s foreign minister says Iran war ‘should never have happened’ |
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China urged to build underground great wall of defence in crisis-hit world |
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China Raises Defence Spending as Military Modernisation Push Accelerates |
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China boosts defence spending 7% in drive to modernise by 2035
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-defence-spending-rise-7-2026-vs-72-set-2025-2026-03-05/ |
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Xi Jinping’s zero-fail mission for China’s military: total loyalty, no corruption |
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China does not seek trade advantages via currency devaluation, central bank governor says |
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Women’s cause poised for higher-quality growth in 15th Five-Year Plan
https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202603/08/WS69aca94ba310d6866eb3c6c5.html |
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Various events held across China to mark Int’l Women’s Day
https://english.news.cn/20260308/aaed65d1517c47e6acfa1a788c341b6c/c.html |
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How China helps build a world where women thrive and shine |
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China to boost campus sports leagues under ‘Health First’ push
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202603/07/WS69abbefda310d6866eb3c57a.html |
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China’s Sports Diplomacy at the Olympic Games, from ‘08 to ‘28
https://www.wilsoncenter.org/article/chinas-sports-diplomacy-olympic-games-08-28 |
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Iran war hits China’s sulphur imports as economic fallout from conflict grows |
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China will remain most stable engine of global economy: FM
https://english.news.cn/20260308/ca71d47d081c4040a889934406ec4d4e/c.html |
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Two Sessions 2026: Chinese economy shows strong resilience |
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Power grid at full throttle reflects strong momentum of China’s economy |
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China to hike defence budget by 7% amid rising global security tensions |
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China’s state news media issues security warning over OpenClaw amid social media frenzy |
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Two Sessions 2026 | International journalist praises China as ‘one of the safest countries’ in the world
https://english.dotdotnews.com/a/202603/04/AP69a7e534e4b0c32d4f6aa2f0.html |
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China’s Xi Jinping calls for political loyalty amid military purge and anti-corruption probe
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-xi-jinping-political-loyalty-anti-corruption-probe/ |
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China enters ‘two sessions’ time, sheds light on next development blueprint |
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What to watch at China’s “two sessions” as new five-year plan begins
https://english.news.cn/20260303/7711bdaa4dc04eaf98165bee938b9242/c.html |
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CENTRAL ASIA, SCO and ECO |
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Xi’s Central Asia Outreach Pays Off With a Fundraising Blitz https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-08/xi-s-central-asia-outreach-pays-off-with-a-fundraising-blitz |
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Ambassador of Kazakhstan to China on ‘two sessions’: Kazakh envoy highlights green, digital cooperation https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1356455.shtml |
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China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway to make country key logistics hub https://www.app.com.pk/global/china-kyrgyzstan-uzbekistan-railway-to-make-country-key-logistics-hub/ |
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Uzbekistan’s trade with China leaps over 60% in early 2026 https://www.trend.az/business/4161076.html |
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Uzbekistan, China review joint projects under Belt and Road Initiative https://www.trend.az/business/4160672.html |
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US and Israel Attack Iran: Turkmenistan becomes land route for foreigners fleeing Iran https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-03-06/VHJhbnNjcmlwdDg5NDQ3/index.html |
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Prospective areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the People’s Republic of China discussed https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/en/post/103891/prospective-areas-cooperation-between-turkmenistan-and-peoples-republic-china-discussed |
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Chinese evacuees from Iran return via Armenia and Turkmenistan https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-03-05/Chinese-evacuees-from-Iran-return-via-Armenia-and-Turkmenistan-1LgS0OIwRry/p.html |
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The SCO Secretariat delegation takes part in the opening of the “two sessions” in China https://eng.sectsco.org/20260306/2192466.html |
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Meeting of heads of ministries and agencies responsible for development of information and communication technology https://eng.sectsco.org/20260306/2189207.html |
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China-SCO Higher Education Cooperation Center hosts Spring Festival reception in Beijing https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202603/07/WS69ac1229a310d6866eb3c669_3.html |
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SCO Secretary-General meets with representatives of China’s tourism industry https://eng.sectsco.org/20260305/2191579.html |
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SCO Secretary-General meets with the Ambassador of Iran to China https://eng.sectsco.org/20260303/2181464.html |
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SCO experts meet to prepare for the meeting of the Secretaries of the Security Councils of the SCO member states https://eng.sectsco.org/20260306/2193277.html |
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On the Meeting of the SCO on International Information Security https://eng.sectsco.org/20260304/2185254.html |
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SCO Secretary-General meets with a Delegation of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of Kyrgyzstan https://eng.sectsco.org/20260304/2184042.html |
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On the Meeting of Permanent Representatives of the SCO Member States at the SCO Secretariat https://eng.sectsco.org/20260302/2181063.html |
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Uzbekistan Urges Restraint as Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Clashes Escalate https://timesca.com/uzbekistan-urges-restraint-as-afghanistan-pakistan-border-clashes-escalate/ |
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Kazakhstan eyes Pakistan ports as Hormuz crisis disrupts Iran route https://www.trend.az/business/4162541.html |
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan Chart Five-Year Roadmap to Boost Trade https://thediplomaticinsight.com/pakistan-uzbekistan-chart-five-year-roadmap-to-boost-trade/ |
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SAPM Haroon reviews Pakistan–Uzbekistan trade cooperation https://islamabadpost.com.pk/sapm-haroon-reviews-pakistan-uzbekistan-trade-cooperation/ |
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Exclusive Interview: Mr. Ahmed Farooq, Ambassador of Pakistan to Uzbekistan https://thediplomaticinsight.com/exclusive-interview-mr-ahmed-farooq-ambassador-of-pakistan-to-uzbekistan/ |
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Pakistan, Tajikistan discuss Gilgit trade corridor as minister condemns cross-border militancy https://www.thenews.pk/print/1402518-pakistan-tajikistan-discuss-gilgit-trade-corridor-as-minister-condemns-cross-border-militancy |
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Pakistan, Turkmenistan Female MPs Discuss Women’s Rights and Family Values| https://thediplomaticinsight.com/pakistan-turkmenistan-female-mps-discuss-womens-right/ |
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Pakistan, Azerbaijan call for de-escalation in the region amid widening Iran conflict https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2635468/pakistan |
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ASEAN |
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| 1- | Chinese EV displayed at Cambodia’s biggest auto show
https://english.news.cn/20260306/117a0f155e37485bb9465e095b69c88a/c.html |
| 2- | In Thailand, Anutin’s Upset Election Win Bodes Ill for the Conflict With Cambodia
https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/thailand-anutin-election-cambodia-conflict/ |
| 3- | In Photos: The Border Conflict Between Thailand and Cambodia
https://thediplomat.com/2026/03/in-photos-the-border-conflict-between-thailand-and-cambodia/ |
| 4- | Thailand Now Set to Host 20th Global Wellness Summit in Phuket, Highlighting Wellness Tourism and Medical Innovations, Get the Details Here |
| 5- | Student visas halted for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan due to rising asylum claim |
| 6- | ASEAN-China Business Summit to showcase Philippine business, tourism |
| 7- | Japan to evacuate citizens from Middle East on charted flights Sunday
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/06/japan/japan-citizens-evacuation-middle-east/ |
| 8- | Japan may use part of national oil stockpile amid Iran war supply crisis: report
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/06/japan/japan-oil-stockpiles/ |
| 9- | The 14th Meeting of ASEAN-Canada Joint Cooperation Committee convenes at ASEAN Headquarters |
| 10- | ‘China, ASEAN to finish South China Sea COC consultation this year’ |
| 11- | ASEAN Secretary-General in Tokyo Highlights Partnership with Japan https://www.indexbox.io/blog/asean-secretary-general-in-tokyo-highlights-partnership-with-japan/ |
| 12- | ASEAN calls Middle East escalation ‘regrettable,’ urges ceasefire after US-Israel strike on Iran |
| 13- | How the Iran Conflict Should Change Energy, Supply Chain, and Market Entry Planning in ASEAN |
| 14- | Financing, geopolitical, supply chain remain bottlenecks for ASEAN Power Grid – BMI |
| 15- | Secretary-General of ASEAN speaks to The Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper in Tokyo
https://asean.org/secretary-general-of-asean-speaks-to-the-yomiuri-shimbun-newspaper-in-tokyo/ |
| 16- | Families of MH370 victims call for search extension, 12 years after Malaysia Airlines jet vanished |
| 17- | Indonesia says will withdraw from Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians |
| 18- | Indonesian president’s US ties questioned amid public anger over Iran war |
| 19- | Indonesia bans social media for children under 16
https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/03/indonesia-bans-social-media-for-children-under-16/ |
| 20- | Indonesia says Pakistan, UAE back Prabowo as Iran Mediator |
| 21- | Indonesia renews mediator offer in Iran war
https://asianews.network/indonesia-renews-mediator-offer-in-iran-war/ |
| 22- | After Iran and Venezuela, Kim Jong Un must decide how to handle Trump
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/03/07/asia/us-north-korea-iran-analysis-intl-hnk |
| 23- | Korean Cheongung-II SAM Successfully Intercepts Iranian Missile Over UAE for First Time
https://militarnyi.com/en/news/cheongung-ii-sam-intercepts-missile-uae/ |
| 24- | U.S. unlikely to increase tariffs on South Korea: minister |
