Pacific Winds 20230706
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
US under pressure from businesses, EU to avoid ‘unnecessary conflict’ with China, but ‘much could still go wrong
SCMP 20230705
https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3226517/us-under-pressure-businesses-eu-avoid-unnecessary-conflict-china-much-could-still-go-wrong
US’ Indo-Pacific Strategy
The Nation (PK) 20230705
https://www.nation.com.pk/05-Jul-2023/us-indo-pacific-strategy
Can the U.S. and China halt their spiraling relations?
Japan Times 20230705
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2023/07/05/commentary/china-us-relations-4/
Can a new framework for China-US relations be shaped?
GT 20230705
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202307/1293769.shtml
Potemkin Agreements
CSIS 20230705
https://www.csis.org/analysis/potemkin-agreements
New Zealand’s bind: Balancing Western security against Chinese trade
WaPo 20230705
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/07/05/new-zealand-aukus-china-united-states/
A year into office, Marcos embraces US in balancing act with China
RFA 20230705
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/pacific/marcos-07052023160955.html
China's bullying proves South Korea's Yoon is on the right track
Nikkei 20230705
https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/China-s-bullying-proves-South-Korea-s-Yoon-is-on-the-right-track
China touts South Korean diplomatic exchanges amid anxieties over growing regional US engagement
SCMP 20230705
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3226634/china-touts-south-korean-diplomatic-exchanges-amid-anxieties-over-growing-regional-us-engagement
Court rejects another gov't application to deposit compensation for forced labor victims
Yonhap 20230705
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230705005353315?section=news
China says it welcomes EU top diplomat's visit at earliest convenient time
Reuters 20230705
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-says-it-welcomes-eu-top-diplomats-visit-earliest-convenient-time-2023-07-05/
Japan, China eye foreign ministers talks in Indonesia next week
Kyodo 20230705
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/cd2ad01712c9-japan-china-eye-foreign-ministers-talks-in-indonesia-next-week.html
The complicated truth about North Korea sanctions
Asia Times 20230705
https://asiatimes.com/2023/07/the-complicated-truth-about-north-korea-sanctions/
IAEA fails to sway Japan’s neighbors over water release
Asahi 20230705
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14949090
Fishermen still worried after IAEA approval of water release
Asahi 20230705
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14949049
S. Korea to launch intense inspection into seafood imports on Fukushima concerns
Yonhap 20230705
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230705003600320?section=news
U.S. says it welcomes IAEA report on planned release of Japan's treated water
Yonhap 20230705
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230706000200325?section=news
S. Korea respects IAEA report on Fukushima wastewater discharge: official
Yonhap 20230705
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230705004151315?section=news
Why is Japan releasing Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific and how safe is it?
CNA (SG) 20230705
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/japan-fukushima-nuclear-wastewater-release-ocean-tepco-iaea-tritium-3605741
Over 70 per cent of Fukushima waste water fails discharge limits and needs more treatment, says China’s nuclear watchdog
SCMP 20230705
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3226667/over-70-cent-fukushima-waste-water-fails-discharge-limits-and-needs-more-treatment-says-chinas
New China Export Controls Prompt Countries to Explore Supply-Chain Diversification
WSJ 20230704
https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-latest-export-controls-prompt-countries-to-explore-supply-chain-diversification-318e74d1
Is China's export control a precise counterattack against US, Japan and the Netherlands?
GT 20230705
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202307/1293811.shtml
In its tech war with America, China brings out the big guns
Economist 20230704
https://www.economist.com/business/2023/07/04/in-its-tech-war-with-america-china-brings-out-the-big-guns
China adviser warns chipmaking export curbs are 'just a start', as Yellen visit looms
Reuters 20230705
https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/china-adviser-warns-chipmaking-export-curbs-are-just-start-yellen-visit-looms-2023-07-05/
China courts international partnerships in digital economy push amid hi-tech frictions with US
SCMP 20230705
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3226657/china-courts-international-partnerships-digital-economy-push-amid-hi-tech-frictions-us
DoD looks to block Chinese and Russian influence on US academia
Military Times 20230705
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2023/07/05/dod-looks-to-block-chinese-and-russian-influence-on-us-academia/
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
New Joint Region Marianas Commander supports more port visits to Saipan
KUAM 20230705
https://www.kuam.com/story/49152682/new-joint-region-marianas-commander-supports-more-port-visits-to-saipan
Moylan: Biden administration continues to turn a blind eye on COFA Host Communities
PDN 20230705
https://www.guampdn.com/news/moylan-biden-administration-continues-to-turn-a-blind-eye-on-cofa-host-communities/article_3a210f16-1aed-11ee-9296-bf6efa0c7875.html
No more Compact reimbursements for Guam and other host communities
PIT 20230705
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/no-more-compact-reimbursements-for-guam-and-other-host-communities
Island Waves
Super power contest in the Pacific
Post Courier (PNG) 20230705
https://www.postcourier.com.pg/super-power-contest-in-the-pacific/
Singirok: DCA Indicates PNG no longer neutral
Post Courier (PNG) 20230705
https://www.postcourier.com.pg/singirok-dca-indicates-png-is-no-longer-neutral/
Indonesian president in Papua New Guinea for talks on border, trade
Reuters 20230705
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesian-president-papua-new-guinea-talks-border-trade-2023-07-05/
PNG Aust visit strategic
Post Courier (PNG) 20230705
https://www.postcourier.com.pg/png-aust-visit-strategic/
$370 million from Australia in four years
Fiji Times 20230705
https://www.fijitimes.com/370-million-from-australia-in-four-years/
Fiji-Australia relations continue to grow
FBCN 20230705
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/fiji-australia-relations-continue-to-grow/
Taiwan + SCS
Taiwan’s Impossible Choice: Be Ukraine or Hong Kong
WSJ 20230705
https://www.wsj.com/articles/taiwan-china-ukraine-russia-hong-kong-military-war-517b87d
Analysis: For 17 years, Xi closely watched Taiwan-governed islets
Nikkei 20230705
https://asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/China-up-close/Analysis-For-17-years-Xi-closely-watched-Taiwan-governed-islets
China says it resolutely opposes US military sales to Taiwan
Reuters 20230705
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-says-it-resolutely-opposes-us-military-sales-taiwan-2023-07-05/
China accuses US of turning Taiwan into powder keg with latest sales of military equipment
S&S 20230705
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-07-05/china-us-taiwan-military-equipment-10643902.html
Taiwan presidential front-runner says he can keep peace with China
Reuters 20230705
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-presidential-front-runner-says-he-can-keep-peace-with-china-2023-07-05/
Lai Ching-te outlines 4-pillar peace plan for Taiwan and China
Taiwan News 20230705
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4936265
My Plan to Preserve Peace Between China and Taiwan
WSJ 20230704
https://www.wsj.com/articles/my-plan-to-preserve-peace-between-china-and-taiwan-candidate-election-race-war-7046ee00
Taiwan tracks 26 Chinese military aircraft, 4 naval ships around nation
Taiwan News 20230705
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4936252
Philippines accuses China of more 'harassment' near disputed reef
Reuters 20230705
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-accuses-china-more-harassment-near-disputed-reef-2023-07-05/
Capabilities
To deter China, the US should build rings of fire
Fox 20230705
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/deter-china-us-build-rings-fire
PLA dismisses fears over Rocket Force capability
China Military 20230705
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/CHINA_209163/TopStories_209189/16235238.html
China simulates ‘Z-day’ total sea war with the US
Asia Times 20230705
https://asiatimes.com/2023/07/china-simulates-z-day-total-sea-war-with-the-us/
Recent Chinese cyber intrusions signal a strategic shift
ASPI 20230705
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/recent-chinese-cyber-intrusions-signal-a-strategic-shift/
China’s Commercial Space Ventures Pose A Variety of Threats, DOD Officials Say
Defense One 20230705
https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2023/07/chinas-commercial-space-ventures-pose-variety-threats-dod-officials-say/388178/
Adopting Starlink to bind Japan more tightly to US space strategy
China Military 20230705
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/OPINIONS_209196/Opinions_209197/16235204.html
Kim Jong-un Wants a Satellite in Space. Seoul Says He Has a Long Way to Go.
NYTimes 20230705
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/05/world/asia/north-korea-spy-satellite-useless-failure.html
China puts advanced WS-15 engines through J-20 stealth fighter paces
SCMP 20230705
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3226562/china-puts-advanced-ws-15-engines-through-j-20-stealth-fighter-paces
Skilled diplomacy is vital to Australia’s defence, says ADF chief
ASPI 20230705
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/skilled-diplomacy-is-vital-to-australias-defence-says-adf-chief/
Pacific Fleet goes to Washington: How Adm. Paparo will refine the Navy
Defense News 20230705
https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/commentary/2023/07/05/pacific-fleet-goes-to-washington-how-adm-paparo-will-refine-the-navy/
Power
MICHAEL QUINLAN WAS RIGHT: THE ENDURING RELEVANCE OF NUCLEAR DETERRENCE
WOTR 20230705
https://warontherocks.com/2023/07/michael-quinlan-was-right-the-enduring-relevance-of-nuclear-deterrence/
U.S. nuclear policy fueling global instability and uncertainty
Xinhua 20230705
https://english.news.cn/20230705/d2cf4fc153904ed09cf5c64a8f135f68/c.html