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Central Asia Advances Agenda at Record-Breaking SCO Summit in Tianjin
Times of Central Asia
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September 1, 2025
At the opening ceremony of the SCO Summit in Tianjin on August 31, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Central Asian leaders in a group photo. The Tianjin summit – China’s...
Experts See Economic Cooperation as Central Asia’s Best Path to Integration
The Astana Times
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September 1, 2025
ALMATY — A recent survey conducted by Astana Open Dialogue between June 9-16 has revealed growing optimism about the future of regional integration in Central Asia, while highlighting challenges that need to be addressed, reported the...
Knowledge Day in Central Asia: What’s Changing in Schools This Academic Year?
Times of Central Asia
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September 1, 2025
Secondary schools across Central Asia are embracing modern teaching methods and aiming to elevate the status of teachers, as the new academic year begins with a wave of reforms. Kazakhstan: AI in Classrooms and Teacher Protections In Kazakhstan,...
“Korea – Central Asia” Summit to Take Place in South Korea in 2026
UzDaily
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“Korea – Central Asia” Summit to Take Place in South Korea in 2026 Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The “Korea – Central Asia” Summit is scheduled for 2026 and will be held in the Republic of Korea. This was stated in a congratulatory letter...
“Korea – Central Asia” Summit to Take Place …
UzDaily
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“Korea – Central Asia” Summit to Take Place in South Korea in 2026 Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The “Korea – Central Asia” Summit is scheduled for 2026 and will be held in the Republic of Korea. This was stated in a congratulatory letter...
China to reveal 'US ship-destroying' missile at military parade amid rising tensions with West
GB News
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September 1, 2025
China is preparing to reveal new hypersonic missiles capable of destroying ships at a military parade in Beijing as tensions rise with the West. The "Victory Day" parade will be held in the capital city on Wednesday, September 3, to mark 80 years...
China Recap | Growth and strain
KrASIA
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September 1, 2025
China Recap is a weekly roundup tracking Chinese companies expanding abroad, covering market entries, funding rounds, product launches, and global partnerships. China’s corporate globalization strategy is evolving fast. Industry giants are...
Chinese president pushes new global order
BDNews24
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday pressed his vision for a new global security and economic order that prioritises the "Global South", in a direct challenge to the United States, during a summit that included the leaders of Russia and India....
China understands Prabowo visit cancellation as Indonesia returns to normality
China Daily Global
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China understands and respects the Indonesian government's decision for President Prabowo Subianto to cancel his visit to China due to domestic priorities, with Jakarta essentially returning to normal on Monday after days of protests and violence,...
Korean BBQ 101: Experts Reveal The Top Rules First-Time Diners Always Get Wrong
The Daily Meal - New York
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September 1, 2025
Korean BBQ is undoubtedly the most popular part of Korean cuisine in the United States. After all, Americans love their meat, as evidenced by our love of steakhouse chains. Unlike steakhouses, though, Korean BBQ is a communal experience. It...
China’s “Victory Day” parade to begin at 9 a.m. on September 3
News.Az
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China will hold a military parade at 9 a.m. local time on September 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. President Xi Jinping is scheduled to deliver a speech and inspect the troops. International leaders expected to attend...
Korean artist transforms BMW i7 into rolling canvas
DRIVEN Car Guide
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Korean avant-garde artist Lee Kun-Yong created a one-off BMW i7 Art Car using vivid red and abstract motifs. The vehicle will be displayed at the BMW Lounge in Seoul this September alongside 18 mini Art Cars. BMW’s exhibition also marks 50 years...
Korea Forest Service and UNCCD Secretariat Hold International Forum
Business Korea
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September 1, 2025
The Korea Forest Service announced on the 1st that it co-hosted the Peace Forest Initiative (PFI) International Forum with the National Assembly and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Secretariat at the Kensington...
Korean companies have implemented projects worth over 5 billion USD in Turkmenistan
Turkmenportal
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Korean companies have implemented various projects in Turkmenistan worth a total of over 5 billion USD. As reported by the State News Agency of Turkmenistan, among the largest implemented projects is a gas chemical complex in the Balkan velayat...
China and Armenia establish strategic partnership to expand trade and diplomacy
The California Courier
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China and Armenia have officially established a strategic partnership, agreeing to deepen cooperation in political, economic, and humanitarian areas, Echo of the Caucasus reports. The joint statement was adopted by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol...
China announces plans for SCO Development Bank; says to launch process soon
The Economic Times
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September 1, 2025
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced on Monday that member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have decided to establish a Development Bank aimed at strengthening regional economic cooperation, reported Reuters. Speaking in...
China, Russia join Iran in rejecting E3 sanctions on Tehran
The New Arab
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September 1, 2025
China and Russia were signatories to Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, along with the three European countries, known as the E3 [Suo Takekuma - Pool/Getty Images] UN Security Council permanent members China and Russia backed Iran on...
China is coming to eat Elon Musk's lunch, unveils bold plan to lead brain-computer tech by 2030
India Today
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September 1, 2025
China has laid out an ambitious strategy to lead the world in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology by the end of this decade, directly challenging the likes of Elon Musk’s Neuralink and several US startups. A detailed government policy paper...
‘China still not addressing its domestic demand crisis,’ reports show
Brussels Signal
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September 1, 2025
China has introduced another set of measures meant to keep its economy moving. Tax cuts, new infrastructure projects and easier credit for State-backed companies are being used to support growth. Yet these steps once again avoid the country’s main...
Japan eases rules on shooting bears in populated areas
NHK
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Japan has eased rules on shooting wild animals including bears in populated areas in response to increasing cases of bears attacking humans. The revised law on wildlife protection and hunting management came into effect on Monday. Local...