CHINA

1. Xi, Putin hold talks, sign joint statement on deepening ties

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202405/1312473.shtml

2. China appreciates Pakistan’s ‘5Es’ framework for high-quality development

https://www.radio.gov.pk/19-05-2024/china-appreciates-pakistans-5es-framework-for-high-quality-development

3. PM invites Chinese firm to invest in Pakistan mining sector seeking to boost foreign investment

https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2511931/pakistan

4. Chinese urged to set up labour intensive industry in Pakistan

https://www.dawn.com/news/1833989

5. China’s top diplomat starts Central Asia visit; SCO’s role highlighted: expert

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202405/1312575.shtml

6. Chinese envoy explores future of Pakistan-China strategic collaboration

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2466424/chinese-envoy-explores-future-of-pakistan-china-strategic-collaboration

7. China, Tajikistan to upgrade pragmatic cooperation

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-05-19/China-Tajikistan-to-upgrade-pragmatic-cooperation-1tJHK0WlQis/p.html

8. China launches anti-dumping probe into EU, US, Japan, Taiwan plastics

https://www.reuters.com/business/china-launches-anti-dumping-probe-into-eu-us-japan-taiwan-chemicals-2024-05-19/

 

CENTRAL ASIA

1. Pakistan summons Kyrgyzstan ambassador over attacks on students

https://www.jurist.org/news/2024/05/pakistan-summons-kyrgyzstan-ambassador-over-attacks-on-pakistan-students/

2. Iran’s President helicopter crashes en route Azerbaijan

https://championnews.com.ng/irans-president-helicopter-crashes-en-route-azerbaijan/

3. Iran, Azerbaijan open border hydro dam on shared river

https://www.intellinews.com/iran-azerbaijan-open-border-hydro-dam-on-shared-river-325884/

4. China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway construction holds strategic importance

https://www.azernews.az/region/226249.html

5. Turkmenistan takes steps to develop cooperation with IAEA

https://en.trend.az/casia/turkmenistan/3901062.html

6. Kazakhstan to Participate in Central Asia-Italy Meeting in Rome

https://astanatimes.com/2024/05/kazakhstan-to-participate-in-central-asia-italy-meeting-in-rome/

7. Tajikistan, China agree to modernize Tajik Aluminum Company

https://en.trend.az/casia/tajikistan/3897690.html

 

EAST ASIA

1. Japan and US Commit to Hypersonic Weapon Co-development

https://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/2024/05/japan-and-us-commit-to-hypersonic-weapon-co-development/

2. Philippines and Japan Finalize Largest Coast Guard Project to Date

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/05/philippines-and-japan-finalize-largest-coast-guard-project-to-date/

3. Saudi Crown Prince Postpones Japan Trip Over King’s Health

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-20/saudi-arabia-s-crown-prince-postpones-visit-to-japan

4. Japan and ASEAN Plan Joint Strategy on Auto Production, Nikkei Reports

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/japan-asean-plan-joint-strategy-auto-production-nikkei-reports-2024-05-19/

5. 39th Meeting of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR)

https://asean.org/39th-meeting-of-the-asean-intergovernmental-commission-on-human-rights-aichr/

6. Republic Of Korea Navy Holds Combined Maritime Live-Fire Exercise

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/05/republic-of-korea-navy-holds-combined-maritime-live-fire-exercise/

7. Elon Musk set to launch Starlink satelite service in Indonesia

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1190748-elon-musk-set-to-launch-starlink-satelite-service-in-indonesia

8. Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Meets Hamas Delegation in Qatar

https://thediplomat.com/2024/05/malaysian-pm-anwar-ibrahim-meets-hamas-delegation-in-qatar/