CHINA

1. Moscow to hold Russia-China security talks on Monday, RIA reports
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/moscow-hold-russia-china-security-talks-monday-ria-2023-05-21/?rpc=401&
2. China bans Micron chips in key infrastructure over ‘national security’ risks
https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/21/china-bans-micron/
3. Papua New Guinea, US to sign security pact with eye on China
https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/a/2065214.html
4. China’s Port Power
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/chinas-port-power
5. G7 struggles to win over nations courted by China and Russia
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/05/22/world/g7-struggles-to-win-nations-courted-china-russia/
6. Could China’s durian farming ambitions end up testing Thai and Malaysian market dominance?
https://www.scmp.com/print/economy/article/3221094/could-chinas-durian-farming-ambitions-end-testing-thai-and-malaysian-market-dominance
7. U.N. report: Russia, China top arms suppliers to Myanmar military
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2023/05/18/8741684395530/
8. Kazakhstan and Russia map out gas pipeline to China
https://www.worldpipelines.com/project-news/19052023/kazakhstan-and-russia-map-out-gas-pipeline-to-china/

CENTRAL ASIA

1. Kazakhstan and China Sign 47 Agreements Worth $ 22 Billion, as Tokayev Outlines Key Areas for Partnership
https://astanatimes.com/2023/05/kazakhstan-and-china-sign-47-agreements-worth-22-billion-as-tokayev-outlines-key-areas-for-partnership/
2. Belt and Road Initiative among priorities of multifaceted China-Tajikistan partnership
https://www.azernews.az/region/210089.html
3. Vice chief of Korea’s financial regulator helps facilitate fintech business, investments in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
https://www.intellinews.com/vice-chief-of-korea-s-financial-regulator-helps-facilitate-fintech-business-investments-in-kyrgyzstan-and-uzbekistan-279288
4. Saudi ACWA Power to deliver $4.1bn of green hydrogen and wind projects in Uzbekistan
https://www.intellinews.com/saudi-acwa-power-to-deliver-4-1bn-of-green-hydrogen-and-wind-projects-in-uzbekistan-279281/
5. China-Central Asia Summit: Neighboring countries eye peace, stability, development and prosperity
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-05-20/China-Central-Asia-Summit-Neighboring-countries-eye-peace-prosperity-1jX5Kevw9zO/index.html
6. Direct flights between Baku, Sialkot to begin soon: Ambassador
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40243425/direct-flights-between-baku-sialkot-to-begin-soon-ambassador

EAST ASIA

1. G7 Summit wraps up in Hiroshima amid protests and concern
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/g7-summit-wraps-up-in-hiroshima-amid-protests-and-concern/ze86hpw7m
2. Biden invites Japan, South Korea leaders to US for talks
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2023/05/21/biden-invites-japan-south-korea-leaders-to-us-for-talks
3. Germany, South Korea to sign military secrets pact
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-south-korea-to-sign-military-secrets-pact/a-65690224
4. Malaysia to invest heavily in green and digital economy
https://www.thesundaily.my/business/malaysia-to-invest-heavily-in-green-and-digital-economy-FB10993170
5. Singapore and Kazakhstan are Forward-Looking Nations Committed to Human Capital Development, Sustainable Growth, Says Singapore’s President
https://astanatimes.com/2023/05/singapore-and-kazakhstan-are-forward-looking-nations-committed-to-human-capital-development-sustainable-growth-says-singapores-president/