Pacific Winds 20230423
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
'Stable' PH-China relationship necessary for peace in Indo-Pacific — top diplomats
Manila Bulletin 20230422
https://mb.com.ph/2023/4/21/stable-ph-china-relationship-necessary-for-peace-in-indo-pacific-top-diplomats
China and Philippines discuss ties as Manila opens bases to U.S.
Nikkei 20230422
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/China-and-Philippines-discuss-ties-as-Manila-opens-bases-to-U.S
China, Philippines vow to deepen ties, resolve differences amid Qin Gang’s visit
GT 20230422
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202304/1289602.shtml
South Korean diplomacy’s ‘national dignity’ in tatters over Taiwan remarks
GT 20230423
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202304/1289606.shtml
Currying favor with US by provoking China over Taiwan question ‘short-sighted’ and ‘unwise’ for South Korea: experts
GT 20230422
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202304/1289594.shtml
Do US allies have sovereignty, promises vs benefits?
Manila Times 20230423
https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/04/23/opinion/columns/do-us-allies-have-sovereignty-promises-vs-benefits/1888276
US investment curbs on tech firms infuriate China
Asia Tines 20230422
https://asiatimes.com/2023/04/us-investment-curbs-on-tech-firms-infuriate-china/
S. Korea to Restore Japan’s Status as Trusted Trading Partner
Japan News 20230422
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20230422-105018/
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
Lawmakers war-game conflict with China, hoping to deter one
S&S (AP) 20230422
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2023-04-22/lawmakers-war-game-conflict-with-china-9885302.html
Guam rep sounds alarm on Chinese aircraft carriers near American bases: ‘Quite disturbing’
Fox 202030421
https://video.foxbusiness.com/v/6325505785112#sp=show-clips
Military ‘under a lot of pressure’
GDP 20230423
https://www.postguam.com/news/local/military-under-a-lot-of-pressure/article_1e2c9988-e0c3-11ed-8e56-bb9d84da5e52.html
Guam firm wins $225M defense contract for Tinian airport project
PIT 20230422
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/guam-firm-wins-225m-defense-contract-for-tinian-airport-project
Island Waves
USAID provides grant for I-Hub Recycling program
FBCN 20230422
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/usaid-provides-grant-for-i-hub-recycling-program/
Differences in South China Sea are not sum total of Philippines-China relations - Philippine official
Reuters 20230422
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/differences-south-china-sea-are-not-sum-total-philippines-china-relations-2023-04-22/
China and Philippines look to boost communications over South China Sea dispute
SCMP 20230422
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3218006/china-and-philippines-look-boost-communications-over-south-china-sea-dispute
Taiwan
World faces risk of a drawn-out war if Taiwan conflict breaks out
Nikkei 20230422
https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Comment/World-faces-risk-of-a-drawn-out-war-if-Taiwan-conflict-breaks-out
Taiwan Contingency War Game Highlights Japan’s Critical Importance
Japan News 20230422
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/political-pulse/20230422-104963/
Philippines raises Taiwan in talks with China’s Qin
Taipei Times 20230423
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2023/04/23/2003798449
Philippines concerned over Taiwan but upholds "one-China" policy
Kyodo 20230422
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/5acb3eee7ecd-philippines-concerned-over-taiwan-but-upholds-one-china-policy.html
China sends 12 military jets, 4 naval ships around Taiwan
Taiwan News 20230422
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4871541
Capabilities
Japan orders SDF to prepare to shoot down North Korean rockets
Japan Times 20230422
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/04/22/national/japan-shoot-down-north-korea-satellite/
Japan prepares to shoot down North Korea satellite if it falls on Japan
Asahi Shimbun 20230422
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14891687
North Korea wants to turn the Pacific into a firing range. The South is playing just as hard
ABC (AU) 20230423
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-23/south-korea-readies-itself-for-north-threat-or-china-escalation/102230880
U.S. Space Force will be the first customer for BlueHalo’s mobile ground station
Space News 20230422
https://spacenews.com/u-s-space-force-will-be-the-first-customer-for-bluehalos-mobile-ground-station/
Private internet satellite company joins China’s hypersonic race
SCMP 20230422
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3217714/private-internet-satellite-company-joins-chinas-hypersonic-race
Australia can expect a hostile response from China to strategic defence review
Guardian 20230422
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/apr/23/beyond-the-drums-of-war-why-australia-view-of-china-needs-a-wider-lens
Power
US and China ‘not in Cold War’, reality is more complex: Experts at Singapore forum
Straits Times 20230422
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/us-china-academics-discuss-ways-to-manage-bilateral-relations-at-singapore-forum
US Influence in Southeast Asia Waning, New Report Says
The Diplomat 20230421
https://thediplomat.com/2023/04/us-influence-in-southeast-asia-waning-new-report-says/
Asia Power Snapshot: China and the United States in Southeast Asia
Lowy 20230420
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/publications/asia-power-snapshot-china-united-states-southeast-asia
China, Russia circle wagons in Asia-Pacific
Asia Times 20230422
https://asiatimes.com/2023/04/china-russia-circle-wagons-in-asia-pacific/
Exercises
China’s Military Exercises Near Taiwan: Signaling and War Scares
The Diplomat 20230422
https://thediplomat.com/2023/04/chinas-military-exercises-near-taiwan-signaling-and-war-scares/