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The article discusses the role and importance of regional trade and economic cooperation of Uzbekistan with the countries of Central Asia in modern conditions. The necessity of further deepening of the cooperation in order to increase the competitiveness of national producers, ensure sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty is emphasized. The geographical location and remoteness from the main centers of the world market, the similarities of customs, mentality, tastes and preferences of the population of the countries of the region, awareness of the legislation of neighboring countries in the field of foreign trade, logistics, production management reinforce significance of the problem of further deepening of trade and economic cooperation between the countries of the region. The reforms carried out in Uzbekistan in recent years, significant liberalization of the foreign trade regime and the implementation of a new open, good-neighborly and friendly policy with neighboring countries, enshrined in the Action Strategy for the five priority areas of development of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2017 - 2021, are reflected in the dynamic development of trade and economic cooperation of Uzbekistan with the states of the region. However, there are significant unrealized potentials in this area. In order to implement tthese potentials, the article proposes measures to reform customs services, suggests initiatives to simplify trade procedures, create various forms of international special economic zones, form a common market for agricultural products, and make conditions for building regional agricultural-food clusters. According to the author's views, the implementation of suggested measures will become important factor to reduce transport expenditure in the cost of goods, expand market capacity and achieve economies of scale, diversify choices of raw materials, form competitive commodity markets in the region and reduce price volatility on them. All this, in turn, will lead to increase in the attractiveness of the regional market for foreign investment, growth of export potential and more efficient use of the advantages of the international labor division and international trade.

The authors argue that Russian-Chinese rapprochement is a fundamental feature of the current changing system of international relations. The two countries are effectively enabling each other to conduct independent foreign policies often in direct opposition to the West. There is a degree of complementarity between the two sides withRussiahaving comparative advantage in the military, intelligence and diplomatic fields andChinabeing an economic superpower. The region ofCentral Asiawhich, as some Western authors have expected, could become the hotpoint of the Russian Chinese rivalry. Yet in reality it became the cradle of the two countries' cooperation which is now affecting a wide range of international issues. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has emerged as the main platform for Russian-Chinese cooperation inCentral Asia. AfterIndiaandPakistanjoined the SCO in 2017 it is evolving into a mechanism of Russian Chinese cooperation not only inCentral Asiabut in the Indo Pacific as a whole. The Korean peninsula is another important area of coordination betweenMoscowandBeijingin the Asia Pacific.RussiaandChinahave also been working on increasing interoperability of their military forces in the region since mid 2000s. Technically they have already done a great job for preparing ground for a military alliance. However, politically they do not appear to be ready for that yet. ; Авторы полагают, что российско-китайское сближение является фундаментальной чертой меняющейся системы международных отношений. Оба государства проводят независимую внешнюю политику, часто противоречащую установкам целям государств Запада. При этом Москва и Пекин дополняют друг друга, так как Россия имеет сравнительное преимущество в военной, разведывательной и дипломатической областях, а Китай является экономической сверхдержавой. Регион Центральной Азии, который, как ожидали некоторые западные эксперты, может стать очагом российско-китайского соперничества, напротив, стал сферой сотрудничества двух стран, затрагивающей сегодня широкий круг международных вопросов. Основной площадкой российско-китайского сотрудничества в Центральной Азии стала Шанхайская организация сотрудничества (ШОС). При этом после присоединения Индии и Пакистана к ШОС в 2017 году она превращается в механизм российско-китайского сотрудничества не только в ЦА, но и в Индо-Тихоокеанском регионе в целом. Корейский полуостров является еще одним важным направлением координации между Москвой и Пекином в регионе. Россия и Китай с середины 2000-х годов также работают над повышением оперативной совместимости вооруженных сил. Технически страны уже проделали большую работу по подготовке почвы для военного союза, однако политическая готовность обоих государств пока недостаточна.

The article provides an analysis of the Hong Kong's economic role transformation in the context of changes and processes taking place within the Asia-Pacific region. At the same time, the paper draws special attention to the development of relations between the city and mainland China (PRC) through the prism of the mutually beneficial nature of these ties for the economic system of each of the parties. In addition, the trade and logistical importance of Hong Kong for the region, as well as its place in the financial system of the APR and the world, are researched together with scrutinizing the factors which predetermined the success of the SAR in each of these areas. The article actively uses the most relevant statistics and materials from Hong Kong official sources and recognized international organizations specializing in assessing various parameters of economic activity.

The article examines the foreign policy and economic strategy of the United Kingdom in the Asian direction after the country's exit from the European Union. As part of its vision to transform the United Kingdom into a global power, London is committed to fully developing relations with the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific region. The UK intends to make up for the economic damage from the loss of markets in Europe by developing relations with the countries of the region, both bilaterally and multilaterally. The British government particularly hopes to enter the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Восточная Азия: факты и аналитика 2021, 3 East Asia: Facts and Analytics 2021, 3 7 (CPTPP). One of the important directions of the new strategy is the development of trade and economic relations with the ASEAN member states. The strengthening of the UK's relations with Japan allows us to talk about the creation of a quasi-alliance between Tokyo and London. However, the UK's economic and security aspirations in the Asia-Pacific region are often motivated by the need to contain the increasing ambitions of China.

The article is devoted to political cooperation of Thailand with other countries in the region of South-East Asia and with countries in the Asia-Pacific region. An overview of the political role and position of Thailand in the modern era in the Asian region, such as in the region of Southeast Asia, East Asia and Pacific region, the role of other countries in these regions made of the role of regional organizations, especially the role of the Asia-Pacific economic cooperation (APEC) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the development and strengthening of political cooperation between the member countries of ASEAN and APEC. Particular emphasis is placed on the role, activities and political cooperation of Thailand in ASEAN and APEC. In addition, Thailand has been actively playing its role to improve relations and accelerate its activities in such regional integration associations, such as ASEAN+3, ASEAN+6, ASEAN+8, within the framework of the ASEAN Regional Forum for Security (ARF) and the Bay of Bengal initiative as multi-sectoral technical and economic cooperation (BIMSTEC: cooperation between Thailand with countries in South Asia). Special attention is paid to political relations of Thailand with other countries in the region of Southeast Asia, East Asia and Pacific region in the XXI century, the modern political activities of Thailand in his region and in other regions around the world, especially the political activities, the role and position of Thailand in the world after the events of 11 September 2001 Thailand promotes and supports against terrorism and political cooperation of Thailand with other countries in the world and other regional organizations. In addition, Thailand is committed to dealing with the problem of international terrorism and focuses on the development and preservation of regional peace and security. ; Статья посвящена исследованию политического сотрудничества Таиланда с другими странами в регионе Юго-Восточной Азии и со странами в Азиатско-Тихоокеанском регионе. Дан обзор политической роли и позиции Таиланда на современном этапе в регионе Юго-Восточной Азии, Восточной Азии и Тихоокеанском регионе в целом, роли других стран в этих указанных регионах и роли региональных организаций, в частности, роль Азиатско-Тихоокеанского экономического сотрудничества (АТЭС) и Ассоциация государств Юго-Восточной Азии (АСЕАН) в развитии и усилении политического сотрудничества между странами членов АСЕАН и АТЭС. Особый акцент сделан на роли Таиланда в деятельности АСЕАН и АТЭС и политическом сотрудничестве в рамках этих организаций. Кроме того, Таиланд активно играет свою роль в деле улучшения отношений и расширяет свою деятельность в таких региональных интеграционных объединениях, как АСЕАН+3, АСЕАН+6, АСЕАН+8, в рамках Регионального Форума АСЕАН по Безопасности (АРФ) и Бенгальского залива как инициативе многосекторального технического и экономического сотрудничества (БИМСТЕК: сотрудничество между Таиландом со странами Южной Азии). Особое внимание уделяется политическим отношениям Таиланда с другими странами в Юго-Восточной Азии, Восточной Азии и Тихоокеанском регионе в XXI веке, современной политической деятельности Таиланда в его регионе и в других регионах по всему миру, роли и позиции Таиланда в мире после событий 11 сентября 2001 г. Таиланд активно с другими странами и другими региональными организациями и оказывает им поддержку в противодействии терроризму. Кроме того, он стремится к борьбе с проблемой международного терроризма и уделяет внимание развитию и сохранению регионального мира и безопасности.