Pacific Winds 20230410
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
S. Korea to hold necessary discussions with U.S. after CIA eavesdropping report
Yonhap 20230409
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230409003151315?section=news
It’s impossible for South Korea to enjoy being monitored
GT 20230409
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202304/1288786.shtml
Leaked Documents Show Seoul Torn Between U.S. Demands and Its Own Policy
NYTimes 20230309
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/09/world/asia/leak-pentagon-south-korea-ukraine.html
Just how close will Vietnam get to the US to keep China in check?
SCMP 20230409
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3216406/just-how-close-will-vietnam-get-us-keep-china-check
South Korea is unlikely to backtrack on wartime laborer decision
Nikkei 20230409
https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Japan-South-Korea-rift/South-Korea-is-unlikely-to-backtrack-on-wartime-laborer-decision
North Korea Doesn’t Answer Calls From South Korea for a Third Day
Bloomberg 20230409
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-09/north-korea-unresponsive-to-skorea-calls-for-third-straight-day
Washington’s Asia Policy May Be Setting Itself Up for a Fall
Barron’s 20230409
https://www.barrons.com/articles/asia-policy-us-china-trade-cc34bc0
Europe must resist pressure to become ‘America’s followers,’ says Macron
Politico (EU) 20230409
https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-china-america-pressure-interview/
US carmaker Tesla, chip giant Intel unveil new business in China instead of ‘decoupling
GT 20230409
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202304/1288762.shtml
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
Elusive recovery: US military providing cushion to Palau’s tourism
PIT 20230409
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/elusive-recovery-us-military-providing-cushion-to-palau-s-tourism
CNMI ditching Chinese travelers in favor of military tourists
PIT 20230409
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/cnmi-ditching-chinese-travelers-in-favor-of-military-tourists
Taiwan
China begins second day of drills, Taiwan watching for missiles
Reuters 20230409
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-says-it-is-monitoring-chinas-drills-around-taiwan-closely-2023-04-08/
PLA conducts mock strikes on Taiwan island on 2nd day of encirclement drills
GT 20230409
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202304/1288744.shtml
China sends dozens of warplanes towards Taiwan as US urges restraint amid military drills
Guardian 20230409
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/09/taiwan-monitors-for-missiles-as-china-begins-second-day-of-military-drills
China simulates striking Taiwan on second day of drills
Reuters 20230409
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-says-it-is-monitoring-chinas-drills-around-taiwan-closely-2023-04-08/
Taiwan threat from China serious, House GOP chairman says
S&S 20230408
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2023-04-08/taiwan-threat-from-china-serious-house-gop-chairman-9745382.html
Chinese warship starts live-fire drills near Taiwan
Reuters 20230408
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinese-warship-starts-live-fire-drills-near-taiwan-2023-04-08/
Opposing a larger force: What Taiwan's military is learning from Ukraine
Japan Times 20230409
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/04/09/asia-pacific/taiwan-ukraine-conflict-lessons/
DPP’s collusion with US puts Taiwan’s chip sector in life-or-death situation
GT 202300409
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202304/1288784.shtml
10 Chinese, 10 Taiwanese warships face-off in Taiwan Strait
Taiwan News 20230409
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4859144
70 Chinese warplanes, 11 warships tracked around Taiwan
Taiwan News 20230409
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4859169
Power
Rising risk of arms races in Asia spiralling into major conflict
Straits Times 20230409
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/rising-risk-of-arms-races-in-asia-spiralling-into-major-conflict