Pacific Winds 20230705
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
China’s military won’t talk to the US ー so what?
Asia Times 20230704
https://asiatimes.com/2023/07/chinas-military-wont-talk-to-the-us-%E3%83%BC-so-what/
China, US should ‘try every tool’ to ease lingering concerns over lack of trust, experts say
SCMP 20230704
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3226424/china-us-should-try-every-tool-ease-lingering-concerns-over-lack-trust-experts-say
U.S., Chinese experts urge more cooperation, exchanges for stable bilateral ties
Xinhua 20230704
https://english.news.cn/20230704/3f761d82ee1e4f46ae47038b3b5025a6/c.html
China can’t count on US giving any strategic ground soon: top Chinese academic Wang Jisi
SCMP 20230704
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3226552/china-cant-count-us-giving-any-strategic-ground-soon-top-chinese-academic-wang-jisi
Xi attends SCO summit, calls for unity, coordination
Xinhua 20230704
https://english.news.cn/20230704/f0eacfc574514231a40057a29e709079/c.html
China, Russia affirm unity, seek security ties in regional summit
Kyodo 20230704
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/85e474a4ae3f-china-russia-affirm-unity-seek-security-ties-in-regional-summit.html
China Says It Wants More Cooperation With Russia’s Military
Bloomberg 20230703
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-03/china-says-it-wants-more-cooperation-with-russia-s-military
Putin, Xi and Modi Meet on Camera, but With No Signs of Greater Unity
NYTimes 20230704
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/world/asia/putin-xi-modi-shanghai-summit.html
Australia’s defence ambitions need Southeast Asian trust
EAF 20230704
https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2023/07/04/australias-defence-ambitions-need-southeast-asian-trust/
Suspicious minds: Will closer Australia‑Indonesia engagement yield greater trust?
Lowy 20230704
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/suspicious-minds-will-closer-australia-indonesia-engagement-yield-greater-trust
Japan a likely winner in United States’ China strategy
Japan Times 20230704
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2023/07/04/commentary/world-commentary/america-china-security-posture/
Will Japan and South Korea Issue a New Joint Declaration?
The Diplomat 20230703
https://thediplomat.com/2023/07/will-japan-and-south-korea-issue-a-new-joint-declaration/
S.Korea, Japan returning to correct direction of cooperation is crucial to regional recovery
GT 20230704
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202307/1293692.shtml
Southeast Asia hedges between feasibility and desirability
EAF 20230704
https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2023/07/04/southeast-asia-hedges-between-feasibility-and-desirability/
Reimagining EU-ASEAN Relations: Challenges and Opportunities
Carnegie 20230704
https://carnegieeurope.eu/2023/07/04/reimagining-eu-asean-relations-challenges-and-opportunities-pub-90078
China cancels trip by top EU diplomat Josep Borrell
SCMP 20230704
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3226530/top-eu-diplomat-josep-borrell-visit-china-meet-foreign-minister-qin-gang
Is Vietnam teaming up with the US against China?
Think China 20230704
https://www.thinkchina.sg/vietnam-teaming-us-against-china
Countries should not link the South China Sea issue with normal cultural exchanges: Chinese FM
GT 20230704
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202307/1293708.shtml
Marcos Jr’s coalition ripping apart on US-China lines
Asia Times 20230704
https://asiatimes.com/2023/07/marcos-jrs-coalition-ripping-apart-on-us-china-lines/
Fukushima water release consistent with int'l safety standards: IAEA
Kyodo 20230704
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/e0c0fa7e9fb0-iaea-to-present-report-on-release-of-treated-water-from-fukushima.html
Fukushima: Japan gets UN nuclear watchdog approval for water release
Reuters 20230704
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-get-crucial-un-verdict-fukushima-water-release-2023-07-04/
IAEA report not greenlight for Japan's nuke wastewater discharge: Chinese embassy
Xinhua 20230704
https://english.news.cn/20230704/1d8913470b024a9ca6794dd1d941548a/c.html
IAEA says Japan's Fukushima water discharge plan meets international safety standards
Yonhap 20230704
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230704007551315?section=news
Pacific countries opposed released of Radioactive wastewater
Solomon Star 20230704
https://www.solomonstarnews.com/widespread-opposition/
China’s Approach in Mitigating Chip Supply Chain Disruptions
RSIS 20230703
https://www.rsis.edu.sg/rsis-publication/rsis/chinas-approach-in-mitigating-chip-supply-chain-disruptions/
US, its allies need to listen to China's warning on key materials exports
GT 20230704
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202307/1293723.shtml
China's move on niche metals export control 'not targeting' any country, aimed at protecting its interests amid 'chip war'
GT 20230704
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202307/1293704.shtml
S. Korea assessing impact of China's export controls on major metals
Yonhap 20230704
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230704003700320?section=news
China’s gallium dominance threatened by dwindling supplies of critical chip-making metal, experts say
SCMP 20230704
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3226545/chinas-gallium-dominance-threatened-dwindling-supplies-critical-chip-making-metal-experts-say
Japan, EU bolster cooperation over semiconductor supply
Kyodo 20230704
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/b3a5582a01e8-japan-eu-bolster-cooperation-over-semiconductor-supply.html
U.S. Looks to Restrict China’s Access to Cloud Computing to Protect Advanced Technology
WSJ 20230704
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-looks-to-restrict-chinas-access-to-cloud-computing-to-protect-advanced-technology-f771613
Yellen, China's ambassador held 'frank and productive' discussion - US
Reuters 20230704
https://www.reuters.com/world/yellen-chinas-ambassador-held-frank-productive-discussion-us-2023-07-04/
US' China travel warning ahead of upcoming Yellen's visit may impede thawing ties: analysts
GT 20230704
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202307/1293710.shtml
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
Impact of planned Missile Defense System on Guam's culture, indigenous land rights
PDN 20230704
https://www.guampdn.com/opinion/letter-impact-of-planned-missile-defense-system-on-guams-culture-indigenous-land-rights/article_15ac719a-1a37-11ee-9c20-338a832f6538.html
Huffman: Chinese expansion throughout the region possibly largest threat to global order
Saipan Tribune 20230705
https://www.saipantribune.com/index.php/huffman-chinese-expansion-throughout-the-region-possibly-largest-threat-to-global-order/
Governor reiterates NMI support for US military
Marianas Variety 20230705
https://www.mvariety.com/news/governor-reiterates-nmi-support-for-us-military/article_57a2d56c-1a5a-11ee-a729-8bb920d02601.html
Australia hands over humanitarian supplies to the National Emergency Management Office
Island Times 20230704
https://islandtimes.org/australia-hands-over-humanitarian-supplies-to-the-national-emergency-management-office/
Visit to the Republic of the Marshall Islands
AU MoFA 20230703
https://ministers.dfat.gov.au/minister/pat-conroy/media-release/visit-republic-marshall-islands
Island Waves
Pacific treaties must be built with care and nurtured once they’re in place
ASPI 20230704
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/pacific-treaties-must-be-built-with-care-and-nurtured-once-theyre-in-place/
The downsides for Australia from the US‑PNG defence agreement
Lowy 20230705
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/downsides-australia-us-png-defence-agreement
Diplomats convinced ICAC to censor nations where Maguire schemed. It didn’t work
Crikey 20230704
https://www.crikey.com.au/2023/07/04/daryl-maguire-dfat-icac-pacific-berejiklian-report/
British Military Vessel Arrives in Port Moresby
Post Courier (PNG) 20230704
https://www.postcourier.com.pg/british-military-vessel-arrives-in-port-moresby/
Taiwan + SCS
Beijing will keep up intimidation, but little chance of a full economic blockade, Taipei official says
SCMP 20230704
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3226556/beijing-will-keep-intimidation-little-chance-full-economic-blockade-taipei-official-says
Taiwan affairs office reiterates commitment to peace
China Military 20230704
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/VOICES/16235076.html
UK ex-PM Liz Truss pocketed US$100,000 for 4-hour Taiwan engagement
SCMP 20230704
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3226511/uk-ex-pm-liz-truss-pocketed-us100000-4-hour-taiwan-engagement
Taiwan military holds live fire drills on strategic southern coast
Reuters 20230703
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-military-holds-live-fire-drills-strategic-southern-coast-2023-07-03/
China sends 24 military aircraft around Taiwan on Tuesday morning
Taiwan News 20230704
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4935618
Taiwan says 8 Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line
Reuters 20230704
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-says-8-chinese-aircraft-crossed-taiwan-strait-median-line-2023-07-04/
2 PCG ships ‘pursued’ by Chinese Coast Guard
PhilStar 20230703
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/07/03/2278249/2-pcg-ships-pursued-chinese-coast-guard
Capabilities
Building the Force We Need in the Pacific: SECAF Kendall Has the Right Vector
Air & Space 20230703
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/building-the-force-we-need-in-the-pacific-secaf-kendall-has-the-right-vector/
Developing northern Australia to defend the nation
ASPI 20230704
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/developing-northern-australia-to-defend-the-nation/
Quad’s ‘maritime awareness’ drive needs broader buy-in
Asia Times 20230704
https://asiatimes.com/2023/07/quads-maritime-awareness-drive-needs-broader-buy-in/
North Korea Is Desperately Seeking Foreign Currency to Fund Its Military
The Diplomat 20230704
https://thediplomat.com/2023/07/north-korea-is-desperately-seeking-foreign-currency-to-fund-its-military/
Exercises
Carrier USS Ronald Reagan Back in the South China Sea, Details of Talisman Sabre Exercise Emerge
USNI 20230704
https://news.usni.org/2023/07/04/carrier-uss-ronald-reagan-back-in-the-south-china-sea-details-of-talisman-sabre-exercise-emerge