Pacific Winds 20230408
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
New security aid funds risk fueling regional tensions with China
Asahi Shimbun 20230407
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14879642
Yoon’s risky Japan wager looking like a losing bet
Asia Times 20230407
https://asiatimes.com/2023/04/yoons-risky-japan-wager-looking-like-a-losing-bet/
The Balloon Incident And The Fragility Of US–China Ties
Eurasia Review 20230407
https://www.eurasiareview.com/07042023-the-balloon-incident-and-the-fragility-of-us-china-ties-analysis/
With lavish treatment of Macron, China's Xi woos France to "counter" U.S.
Reuters 20230407
https://www.reuters.com/world/with-lavish-treatment-macron-chinas-xi-woos-france-counter-us-2023-04-07/
China, France vow fair treatment for firms, enhanced trade ties in energy, agriculture
GT 20230407
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202304/1288695.shtml
Will new Philippine sites for US military near Taiwan affect Manila-China ties?
SCMP 20230407
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3216342/will-new-philippine-sites-us-military-near-taiwan-affect-manila-china-ties
China, Japan to hold high-level maritime dialogue in Tokyo on April 10
Kyodo 20230407
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/e980cd3ec51f-china-japan-to-hold-high-level-maritime-dialogue-in-tokyo-on-april-10.html
N. Korea unresponsive to regular contact via inter-Korean liaison line, military hotline
Yonhap 20230407
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230407006352325?section=news
The Current State of U.S.-China Chip Competition
The Diplomat 20230406
https://thediplomat.com/2023/04/the-current-state-of-u-s-china-chip-competition/
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
China: here, there and everywhere
PIT 20230407
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/china-here-there-and-everywhere
Oceania Maratine Security Initiative: U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Ship Rider Patrol Micronesian Waters
USN 20230407
https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/3355571/oceania-maritime-security-initiative-us-navy-us-coast-guard-ship-rider-patrol-m/
Joint Region Marianas meets with CNMI Governor amid increased training
KUAM 20230407
https://www.kuam.com/story/48681938/joint-region-marianas-meets-with-cnmi-governor-amid-increased-training
Pacific Air Forces show 'might'
GDP 20230408
https://www.postguam.com/news/local/pacific-air-forces-show-might/article_7abd1918-d4d7-11ed-b672-43a3d28e0c45.html
Federated States of Micronesia Reaffirm Diplomatic Ties to China
VoA 20230407
https://www.voanews.com/a/federated-states-of-micronesia-reaffirm-diplomatic-ties-to-china-/7040504.html
Island Waves
Comprehending Timor-Leste’s Delayed Accession to ASEAN
The Diplomat 20230406
https://thediplomat.com/2023/04/comprehending-timor-lestes-delayed-accession-to-asean/
China Has Its Eyes on Okinawa
FP 20230407
https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/04/07/okinawa-japan-china-us-bases-soft-power/
Taiwan
President says Taiwan and China clearly 'not affiliated with each other'
Taiwan News 20230407
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4857612
Xi Jinping says ‘wishful thinking’ to expect Beijing to compromise on Taiwan
SCMP 20230407
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3216267/xi-jinping-says-wishful-thinking-expect-beijing-compromise-taiwan
Tsai Ing-wen’s US trip: the deepening political divide in Taiwan
FT 20230406
https://www.ft.com/content/b625d080-5d48-4374-b1d7-9d668530eb3a
Can former Taiwan president help ease cross-strait tensions?
Japan Times 20230407
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/04/07/asia-pacific/former-taiwan-president-china-visit-impact/
Pentagon to use new Taiwan arms transfer authority, similar to Ukraine
Defense News 20230406
https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2023/04/06/pentagon-to-use-new-taiwan-arms-transfer-authority-similar-to-ukraine/
Taiwan Warns Subtle China Response to Tsai’s U.S. Visit Could Be Deceiving
WSJ 20230406
https://www.wsj.com/articles/taiwan-warns-of-subtle-china-responses-as-u-s-lawmakers-embrace-taipei-2bc52831
Mainland spokesperson vows no room for "Taiwan independence" separatist activities
Xinhua 20230407
https://english.news.cn/20230407/7158118dc2504f72bbdbf0756d9c5bd8/c.html
China imposes sanctions on Taiwan's US envoy, US institutions
Reuters 20230407
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-imposes-further-sanctions-taiwans-us-representative-2023-04-07/
Could Closer U.S.-Taiwan Ties Push China to the Brink?
Japan News 20230407
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/world/asia-pacific/20230407-102269/
Taiwan to receive all Harpoon missiles by 2029
Taiwan News 20230407
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4857818
Capabilities
‘Absolutely critical’ to get DARC space situational system to Australia: Space Forces Indo-Pacific head
Breaking Defense 20230407
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/04/absolutely-critical-to-get-darc-space-situational-system-to-australia-space-forces-indo-pacific-head/
US Space Forces Indo-Pacific commander emphasizes value of Allies and partners
USAF 20230406
https://www.pacaf.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3355299/us-space-forces-indo-pacific-commander-emphasizes-value-of-allies-and-partners/
Two recent wargames hold timely lessons for space resilience
Space News 20230407
https://spacenews.com/two-recent-wargames-hold-timely-lessons-for-space-resilience/
China's military buildup shows its ambitions go well beyond Taiwan
Nikkei 20230407
https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/China-s-military-buildup-shows-its-ambitions-go-well-beyond-Taiwan
US military sites in the Philippines: a gamble after a failed hedge
Army Technology 20230407
https://www.army-technology.com/features/us-military-sites-in-the-philippines-a-gamble-after-a-failed-hedge/
Army readies for record-setting logistics exercise in Pacific
Defense News 20230407
https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/global-force-symposium/2023/04/07/army-readies-for-record-setting-logistics-exercise-in-pacific/
99 SPY BALLOONS: AN EXPLORATION OF DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION ON A BUDGET
MWI 20230406
https://mwi.usma.edu/99-spy-balloons-an-exploration-of-disruptive-innovation-on-a-budget/
Power
In Dealing With China, U.S. and Europe Take Different Tacks
NYTimes 20230407
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/us/politics/china-us-europe.html
Exercises
‘Dark clouds of a nuclear war’ hang over South Korea after joint drills, North says
S&S 20230406
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-04-05/north-korea-offensive-action-unspecified-drills-9718295.html
North Korea Denounces South Korea-US Joint Military Drills
The Diplomat 20230406
https://thediplomat.com/2023/04/north-korea-denounces-south-korea-us-joint-military-drills/
Former CIA officials make case for US, South Korea military drills
S&S 20230407
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-04-07/south-korea-joint-military-exercises-9730479.html
US flexes muscles in Asia as tensions flare around Tsai visit
The Hill 20230407
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/3938457-us-flexes-muscles-in-asia-as-tensions-flare-around-tsai-visit/
China Coast Guard promoting international cooperation
China Daily 20230407
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/07/WS642ff329a31057c47ebb8f21.html