Pacific Winds 20230630

A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region

Alliances

Biden envisions Washington summit with Yoon, Kishida this summer over Seoul-Tokyo thaw, trilateral cooperation: Campbell
Yonhap 20230629
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230629001800325?section=news

U.S. ambassador calls alliance with S. Korea 'truly force for good around the world'
Yonhap 20230629
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230629006500325

Formulating Foreign Relations Law sets out clear prohibitive, restrictive legal provisions against foreign interference, sanctions
GT 20230629
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1293390.shtml

The foreign relations law puts China's attitude on the table
GT 20230630
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1293454.shtml

China's anti-espionage law set to 'politicize' business
Nikkei 20230629
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/China-s-anti-espionage-law-set-to-politicize-business

Remarks by US officials send out mixed signals; Republicans’ interference stumbling block to high-level exchanges: experts
GT 20230629
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1293419.shtml

China urges U.S. to honor commitments with concrete actions: spokesperson
Xinhua 2230629
https://english.news.cn/20230629/478ded0565224ad59765402525934ea6/c.html

US base agreement makes Philippines a target for China, former president warns
S&S 20230629
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-06-29/philippines-duterte-base-sharing-china-10585334.html

Delegation of Chinese former officials, executives hold second dialogue with US counterparts
GT 20230630
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1293456.shtml

How Australia can leverage France’s Indo-Pacific presence
Lowy 20230630
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/how-australia-can-leverage-france-s-indo-pacific-presence

How the US and Europe can beat China’s Belt and Road
FT 20230629
https://www.ft.com/content/2a0814cb-afdd-4c9a-8f5e-09f07ceb3d64

Decoupling not on Europe’s agenda, Li visit shows
Asia Times 20230629
https://asiatimes.com/2023/06/decoupling-not-on-europes-agenda-li-visit-shows/

Yellen hopes to travel to China to 'reestablish contact'
Reuters 20230628
https://www.reuters.com/world/yellen-says-she-hopes-travel-china-reestablish-contact-2023-06-28/

AI chip bans cloud US-China trade talks
Asia Times 20230629
https://asiatimes.com/2023/06/ai-chip-bans-cloud-us-china-trade-talks/

Tech war: chairman of YMTC, China’s top memory chip maker, warns of ‘turbulence and disorder’ in semiconductor sector amid geopolitical tensions
SCMP 20230629
https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3225983/tech-war-chairman-ymtc-chinas-top-memory-chip-maker-warns-turbulence-and-disorder-semiconductor

Micronesia-Marianas (2^nd Island Chain+)

Pentagon budget for 2024 includes ‘briefing’ on nuclear microreactors for Guam
S&S 20230629
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-06-29/guam-nuclear-microreactors-military-10584477.html

FSM president vows to promote in-depth relations with China
Marianas Variety 20230630
https://www.mvariety.com/news/fsm-president-vows-to-promote-in-depth-relations-with-china/article_aa6d68b0-1641-11ee-a4cb-134b0ab24d52.html

Indo-Pacific Task Force concerned about China amid RMI COFA talks
KUAM 20230629
https://www.kuam.com/story/49132585/indopacific-task-force-concerned-about-china-amid-rmi-cofa-talks

Aussies support Sea Patrol
MIJ 20230629
https://marshallislandsjournal.com/aussies-support-sea-patrol/

Island Waves

Solomon Islands calls for review of security pact with Australia
Al Jazeera 20230629
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/29/solomon-islands-calls-for-review-of-security-pact-with-australia

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says Australia will push to keep troops, police in Solomon Islands
ABC (AU) 20230629
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-29/richard-marles-wants-troops-police-to-stay-in-solomon-islands/102540292

Honiara reacts angrily after Australia offers to help fund Solomon Islands election amid moves to postpone the poll
ABC (AU) 20230629
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-06/solomon-islands-election-funding-penny-wong/101410316

Sogavare and Australian Deputy Prime Minister Hold Successful Meeting
Solomon Times 20230629
https://www.solomontimes.com/news/sogavare-and-australian-deputy-prime-minister-hold-successful-meeting/12711

SENATOR MARLES HERE
Solomon Star 20230629
https://www.solomonstarnews.com/senator-marles-here/

Australian defence minister in Solomon Islands for security talks
Reuters 20230628
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australian-defence-minister-solomon-islands-security-talks-2023-06-28/

Australia announces maritime support for SI
Solomon Star 20230629
https://www.solomonstarnews.com/australia-announces-maritime-support-for-si/

Bougainville – What’s next?
Lowy 20230629
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/bougainville-what-s-next

Former PNG Army boss wants review of U.S-PNG defence agreement
PINA 20230629
https://pina.com.fj/2023/06/29/former-png-army-boss-wants-review-of-u-s-png-defence-agreement/

Rarotonga Treaty could be 'undermined' if Pacific leaders don't oppose Japan's nuclear dump
Radio NZ 20230629
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/492863/rarotonga-treaty-could-be-undermined-if-pacific-leaders-don-t-oppose-japan-s-nuclear-dump

U.S has helped Pacific Island countries unlock US$0.5 billion to manage climate change
PINA 20230629
https://pina.com.fj/2023/06/29/u-s-has-helped-pacific-island-countries-unlock-us0-5-billion-to-manage-climate-change/

US Embassy marks Independence Day
FBCN 20230629
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/us-embassy-marks-independence-day/

N.Z. naval vessel patrols Samoa's waters
Samoa Observer 20230629
https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/104310

Nine US Peace Corps return to Tonga
Matangi Tonga 20230620
https://matangitonga.to/2023/06/29/nine-us-peace-corps-return-tonga

Taiwan + SCS

How a reckless report could increase the chance of a crisis with China
Responsible Statecraft 20230629
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2023/06/29/how-a-reckless-report-could-increase-the-chance-of-a-crisis-with-china/

Don’t ‘act blindly’ on Taiwan: Beijing should resist US pressure and stay own course, policy influencer says
SCMP 20230629
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3225969/dont-act-blindly-taiwan-beijing-should-resist-us-pressure-and-stay-own-course-policy-influencer-says

PLA has ability to smash "Taiwan independence" secession and external interference attempts: Defense Spokesperson
China Military 20230629
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/CHINA_209163/TopStories_209189/16234079.html

Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen hails US NDAA defence act for ‘vital’ role in Indo-Pacific security
SCMP 20230629
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3225801/taiwans-tsai-ing-wen-hails-us-ndaa-defence-act-vital-role-indo-pacific-security

Military collusion between US and Taiwan island pushes situation to brink of conflict
GT 20230630
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1293458.shtml

Analyzing China’s Escalation after Taiwan President Tsai’s Transit through the United States
CSIS 20230629
https://www.csis.org/analysis/analyzing-chinas-escalation-after-taiwan-president-tsais-transit-through-united-states

Taiwan, US seal deal on 14 mine-dispensing system
Taipei Times 20230630
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/06/30/2003802425

Taiwan tracks 14 Chinese military aircraft, 4 naval ships around nation
Taiwan News 20230629
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4931441

No Blinken in Beijing reset for the South China Sea
Asia Times 20230629
https://asiatimes.com/2023/06/no-blinken-in-beijing-reset-for-the-south-china-sea/

Countries in East China Sea and South China Sea should refrain from bringing harm to themselves while taking risks for others: Defense Spokesperson
China Military 20230629
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/VOICES/16234075.html

Taiwan seeks peaceful resource exploration with other claimants in South China Sea
Taiwan News 20230629
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4932083

Capabilities

Are cheap drones the answer to tension in the Taiwan Strait?
Defense News 20230629
https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/commentary/2023/06/29/are-cheap-drones-the-answer-to-tension-in-the-taiwan-strait/

Pressed to prove value of amphibious ships, Marines seek to add drones
Defense News 20230629
https://www.defensenews.com/unmanned/2023/06/29/pressed-to-prove-value-of-amphibious-ships-marines-seek-to-add-drones/

To sharpen the ‘stand-in force,’ Marines honing in on mobile recon battalions, ‘family of vehicles’
Breaking defense 20230629
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/06/to-sharpen-the-stand-in-force-marines-honing-in-on-mobile-recon-battalions-family-of-vehicles/

As the Air Force Prepares for Austere Ops, Who Will Watch the Weather?
Air & Space 20230628
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-weather-austere-ace/

GETTING U.S.-JAPANESE COMMAND AND CONTROL RIGHT
WOTR 20230628
https://warontherocks.com/2023/06/getting-u-s-japanese-command-and-control-right/

A guide to Australia’s planned strike missiles
ASPI 20230629
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/a-guide-to-australias-planned-strike-missiles/

U.S. to send nuclear-armed submarine to S. Korea 'in near future': USFK general
Yonhap 20230629
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230629007900325?section=news

Chinese Balloon Used American Tech to Spy on Americans
WSJ 20230629
https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinese-balloon-used-american-tech-to-spy-on-americans-2e3f5039

USAF B-52 Conducts Long Range Offensive Mine Warfare Test
Naval News 20230629
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/06/usaf-b-52-conducts-long-range-offensive-mine-warfare-test/

Japan readies F-35 fighter jet repair base for faster response
Nikkei 20230629
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerospace-Defense-Industries/Japan-readies-F-35-fighter-jet-repair-base-for-faster-response

Japan’s LDP, Komeito Split Over Expanding Defense Item Exports
Yomiuri 20230630
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20230630-119478/

“‘Production Is Deterrence:’ Investing in Precision-Guided Weapons to Meet Peer Challengers”
CNAS 20230628
https://www.cnas.org/press/press-release/new-cnas-report-production-is-deterrence-investing-in-precision-guided-weapons-to-meet-peer-challengers

SDA asks industry for 100 satellites in latest move toward ‘global’ data constellation
Breaking Defense 20230629
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/06/sda-asks-industry-for-100-satellites-in-latest-move-toward-global-data-constellation/

Australia’s space future is at risk, with massive implications
ASPI 20230629
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australias-space-future-is-at-risk-with-massive-implications/

DOD Can Enhance Promotion and Education Guidance for Addressing Indo-Pacific Region Needs
GAO 20230629
https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-23-106070.pdf

Power

China will not be another Soviet Union, but forge its own path
GT 20230629
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1293406.shtml