Pacific Winds 20230306
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
Philippine Senator Questions Scope of New US Security Agreement
The Diplomat 20230304
https://thediplomat.com/2023/03/philippine-senator-questions-scope-of-new-us-security-agreement/
Galvez hit as experts warn PH may be next Ukraine despite EDCA
Manila Times 20230304
https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/03/04/news/galvez-hit-as-experts-warn-phmay-be-next-ukraine-despite-edca/1881375
Whom do we turn to when the clash begins?
Manila Times 20230306
https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/03/06/opinion/columns/whom-do-we-turn-to-when-the-clash-begins/1881438
Is Germany Siding With the US in Its Systemic Rivalry With China?
The Diplomat 20230304
https://thediplomat.com/2023/03/is-germany-siding-with-the-us-in-its-systemic-rivalry-with-china/
The turmoil disrupting China’s diplomatic priorities ahead of ‘two sessions’
SCMP 20230305
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3212221/turmoil-disrupting-chinas-diplomatic-priorities-ahead-two-sessions
ASEAN must seize the moment for regional security and prosperity
SCMP 20230305
https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3212424/asean-must-seize-moment-regional-security-and-prosperity
S. Korea to announce fixes to wartime labor rift with Japan on March 6
Kyodo 20230305
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/6b1af2ee2a57-urgent-s-korea-to-unveil-solution-to-wartime-labor-rift-with-japan-on-mon.html
S. Korea, Japan to create 'future youth fund' as part of deal on forced labor
Yonhap 20230305
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230305000552315?section=news
Japan, U.S. negotiating return of detained Navy officer: sources
Kyodo 20230305
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/494894f36d0e-japan-us-negotiating-return-of-detained-navy-officer-sources.html
West’s obsession with replacing China’s supply chains counterproductive
GT 20230305
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202303/1286680.shtml
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
Compact impact aid expiring this year but discussion remains up in the air
PIT 20230306
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/compact-impact-aid-expiring-this-year-but-discussion-remains-up-in-the-air
Island Waves
More than 40 Chinese ships spotted 'loitering' around Pag-asa Island
ABC-CBN 20230304
https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/04/23/more-than-40-chinese-ships-spotted-near-pag-asa-island
Philippines warned of danger of introducing US power into S.China Sea disputes after Chinese ships spotted in waters
GT 20230305
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202303/1286690.shtml
Reconsidering Taiwan’s place in South China Sea
Taipei Times 20230306
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2023/03/06/2003795556
Taiwan
China says should advance 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan
Reuters 20230305
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-says-should-advance-peaceful-reunification-with-taiwan-2023-03-05/
Government Work Report on Taiwan question signals Party still sticks to peaceful reunification
GT 20230305
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202303/1286698.shtml
China should pursue 'peaceful reunification' to resolve 'Taiwan question', Premier Li Keqiang tells annual meeting of parliament
ABC (AU) 20230305
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-05/china-says-should-advance-peaceful-reunification-with-taiwan/102055806
Progress made in work related to HK, Macao, Taiwan
Xinhua 20230305
http://www.china.org.cn/china/2023-03/05/content_85145054.htm
China aiming for ‘Western Pacific control’ via Taiwan
Taipei Times 20230306
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/03/06/2003795568
US needs to move now to deter a Taiwan takeover
Asia Times 20230305
https://asiatimes.com/2023/03/us-needs-to-move-now-to-deter-a-taiwan-takeover/
Deterrence Failure in a Cross-Strait Conflict: The Role of Alliances, Military Balance and Emerging Technology
IISS 20230228
https://www.iiss.org/blogs/research-paper/2023/02/deterrence-failure-in-a-crossstrait-conflict
India’s Raisina Dialogue concludes under shadow of Taiwan Strait concerns
SCMP 20230305
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3212413/indias-raisina-dialogue-concludes-under-shadow-taiwan-strait-concerns
Capabilities
To Prepare for a Pacific Island Fight, Marines Hide and Attack in California
NYTimes 20230305
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/05/us/marines-china-pacific.html
Sea Based X-Band Radar in Hawaii for maintenance, upgrades
S&S 20230304
https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2023-03-04/sea-based-xband-radar-hawaii-maintenance-upgrades-9357437.html
China is working on medium-high orbit quantum satellite
GT 20230305
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202303/1286655.shtml
China’s 2023 defense budget to rise by 7.2%, a ‘reasonable, restrained’ increase amid global security tensions
GT 20230305
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202303/1286643.shtml
China's 2023 defense budget to rise by 7.2 pct, remaining single-digit for 8th year
Xinhua 20230305
https://english.news.cn/20230305/9a2c78bc28a34c7cb4137b27aac3b730/c.html
China’s military budget outpaces economic growth in shift to security
FT 20230305
https://www.ft.com/content/66790beb-bd5b-4025-b12e-5d0e7dd8bbfb
The sky is no longer the limit: Australia and East Asia in Space
Lowy 20230306
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/sky-no-longer-limit-australia-east-asia-space
UK and Australia urge Washington to ease secrecy rules in security pact
FT 20230305
https://www.ft.com/content/45b9c2c9-f429-438c-8808-9cd92fdef27d
RAAF crews offered counselling after tense encounters with Beijng's military over South China Sea
ABC (AU) 20230306
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-06/raaf-crews-offered-counselling-after-tense-encounters-with-china/102056560
Exercises
Japan-U.S. joint military exercise simulates defending and recapturing remote islands
Japan Times 20230305
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/03/05/national/gsdf-marines-joint-exercise-media/