Pacific Winds 20230728
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
To Avoid Conflict, U.S. and China Need to Talk Things Out
National Defense 20230726
https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2023/7/26/communication-is-key-in-preventing-us-china-conflict-experts-say
‘Unreported’ US-China military encounters cloud risk assessment: analyst
SCMP 20230727
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3229162/unreported-us-china-military-encounters-cloud-risk-assessment-analyst
Qin Gang has come and gone, but US-China drama is stuck on repeat
Lowy 20230727
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/qin-gang-has-come-gone-us-china-drama-stuck-repeat
Will China’s measured stance continue under reappointed Foreign Minister Wang Yi?
Think China 20230727
https://www.thinkchina.sg/will-chinas-measured-stance-continue-under-reappointed-foreign-minister-wang-yi
United States says 'door is open' for New Zealand to join AUKUS as Blinken, Macron continue Pacific tour
ABC (AU) 20230727
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-27/blinken-macron-lloyd-us-french-pacific-tour/102655292
US policy at risk: New 'China hands' may fuel extreme stance with narrow perspective
GT 20230727
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202307/1295151.shtml
US and NZ on same page over China and Pacific, says Blinken
Spinoff (NZ) 20230727
https://thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/27-07-2023/us-and-nz-on-same-page-over-china-and-pacific-says-blinken
Why Blinken and Austin are heading to the land Down Under
Brookings 20230726
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/why-blinken-and-austin-are-heading-to-the-land-down-under/
Japan, acting as NATO's pawn, jeopardizes Asia-Pacific security
China Military 20230727
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/OPINIONS_209196/Opinions_209197/16240422.html
N. Korea marks war anniv. with China, Russia delegations
Kyodo 20230727
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/48c186f8ce2f-update1-n-korea-to-mark-war-anniv-with-china-russia-delegations.html
N. Korea warmly receives Chinese delegation in Pyongyang for Victory Day celebrations
Yonhap 20230727
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230727001200325?section=news
China, N.Korea, Russia commemorate 70th anniversary of Korean War armistice
GT 20230727
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202307/1295194.shtml
China’s Approach to Foreign Policy Gets Largely Negative Reviews in 24-Country Survey
Pew 20230727
https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2023/07/27/chinas-approach-to-foreign-policy-gets-largely-negative-reviews-in-24-country-survey/
China and South Korea: Beijing balks at the new global orde
China Project 20230727
https://thechinaproject.com/2023/07/27/china-and-south-korea-beijing-balks-at-the-new-global-order/
Why South Korea needs China even as it teams up with US on chips and more
SCMP 20230727
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3228899/why-south-korea-needs-china-even-it-teams-us-chips-and-more
U.S.-South Korea Policy Coordination Toward the Indo-Pacific Region
CFR 20230727
https://www.cfr.org/blog/us-south-korea-policy-coordination-toward-indo-pacific-region
US-China Decoupling by the Numbers
Project Syndicate 20230726
https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/us-china-decoupling-derisking-has-deleterious-economic-effects-by-stephen-s-roach-2023-07
US commerce chief says China export controls will hit companies' revenue
Reuters 20230727
https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-commerce-chief-says-china-export-controls-will-hit-companies-revenue-2023-07-27/
Commerce Secretary Warns of Semiconductor Glut Due to China’s Subsidies
Bloomberg 20230726
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-26/raimondo-warns-of-semiconductor-glut-due-to-china-s-subsidies
US, not China, to blame for worsening global chip glut
GT 20230727
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202307/1295162.shtml
US Investors Allow China to ‘Rearm’ in Risk to Pacific Region, Senator Cornyn Says
Bloomberg 20230727
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-27/senator-john-cornyn-says-us-investors-allow-china-to-rearm-menace-pacific
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
Micronesia, China vow to further strengthen ties
Xinhua 20230727
https://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20230727/1febb5de76214ee287f308d74f57ca49/c.html
Republican Party of Guam backs US 'preparation for war'
PIT 20230727
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/republican-party-of-guam-backs-us-preparation-for-war
Army secretary makes Guam stop-over
KUAM 20230727
https://www.kuam.com/story/49269250/army-secretary-makes-guam-stopover
Island Waves
US Defence Secretary Ready for Bi-lateral Meetings
Post Courier (PNG) 20230727
https://www.postcourier.com.pg/us-defence-secretary-ready-for-bilateral-meetings/
Papua New Guinea Pushing for More From the US
VoA 20230727
https://www.voanews.com/a/papua-new-guinea-pushing-for-more-from-the-us/7200157.html
US not seeking permanent base in Papua New Guinea, defense secretary says
Reuters 20230727
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-not-seeking-permanent-base-papua-new-guinea-defense-secretary-2023-07-27/
Pentagon chief in Papua New Guinea to boost ties, offset China
Defense News (AP) 20230727
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2023/07/27/dod-chief-in-papua-new-guinea-to-boost-ties-offset-china/
Austin Visits Papua New Guinea, Australia on Latest Trip to Pacific
US DoD 20230726
https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3472411/austin-visits-papua-new-guinea-australia-on-latest-trip-to-pacific/
Conference Transcript: https://www.defense.gov/News/Transcripts/Transcript/Article/3472707/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-papua-new-guinea-prime-minister-james-m/
Experts: Austin’s Papua New Guinea Visit Spotlights Defense Pact
VoA 20230726
https://www.voanews.com/a/experts-austin-s-papua-new-guinea-visit-spotlights-defense-pact-/7199909.html
U.S. to deploy coast guard ship to Papua New Guinea next month
Nikkei 20230727
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Indo-Pacific/U.S.-to-deploy-coast-guard-ship-to-Papua-New-Guinea-next-month
China hopes U.S. will provide genuine support for Pacific island countries, contribute to their development: spokesperson
Xinhua 20230727
https://english.news.cn/20230727/dac83f6d6184440cb0a8ef2d93128e7f/c.html
US' scaremongering in South Pacific exposes how alarming its problematic behavior proves
China Daily 20230727
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202307/27/WS64c25e74a31035260b818e3f.html
US aims to make 'mafia-like' moves by expanding sphere of influence in South Pacific, reflecting its strategic anxiety
GT 20230727
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202307/1295192.shtml
Macron to ditch Noumea Accord and introduce new statute for New Caledonia
Radio NZ 20230727
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/494567/macron-to-ditch-noumea-accord-and-introduce-new-statute-for-new-caledonia
French president wants new status for New Caledonia along with increased military presence
ABC (AU) 20230727
https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/pacificbeat/pacific-beat/102634458
Emmanuel Macron denounces ‘new imperialism’ in Pacific on historic visit to Vanuatu
Guardian 20230727
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/27/emmanuel-macron-vanuata-visit-pacific-imperialism
French President Macron in Vanuatu
Daily Post (VU) 20230727
https://www.dailypost.vu/news/french-president-macron-in-vanuatu/article_b4703eab-5ad3-5c60-83ed-057d09b956a7.html
US Trade Policy Options For Pacific Islands States Require Washington’s Political Commitment
Eurasia Review 20230727
https://www.eurasiareview.com/27072023-us-trade-policy-options-for-pacific-islands-states-require-washingtons-political-commitment-oped/
Who is predatory in Tonga? Pacific nations have ultimate say!
CGTN 20230727
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-07-27/Who-is-predatory-in-Tonga-Pacific-nations-have-ultimate-say--1lMhtJANRGE/index.html
Taiwan + SCS
Cross-Strait peace incompatible with "Taiwan independence": Defense Spokesperson
China Military 20230727
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/VOICES/16240411.html
Data on air bases suggest a Chinese invasion of Taiwan may not be imminent
Economist 20230727
https://www.economist.com/interactive/graphic-detail/2023/07/27/data-on-air-bases-suggest-a-chinese-invasion-of-taiwan-may-not-be-imminent?fsrc=core-app-economist
Taiwan conducts drills to repel a Chinese invasion
BBC 20230727
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66309236
Taiwan tracks 5 Chinese military aircraft around nation
Taiwan News 20230727
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4955409
Capabilities
Missile threats are more than just theoretical — here are realistic solutions
Breaking Defense 20230727
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/07/missile-threats-are-more-than-just-theoretical-here-are-realistic-solutions/
China Taking Hard Line on Military Flybys, Freedom of Navigation Operations, Says Panel
USNI 20230726
https://news.usni.org/2023/07/26/china-taking-hard-line-on-military-flybys-freedom-of-navigation-operations-says-panel
US-China proximate military operations in the maritime, air, and space domains
Brookings 20230726
https://www.brookings.edu/events/us-china-proximate-military-operations-in-the-maritime-air-and-space-domains/
Prioritizing Ukraine Aid Threatens Deterrence by Denial in the Pacific
Heritage 20230726
https://www.heritage.org/global-politics/commentary/prioritizing-ukraine-aid-threatens-deterrence-denial-the-pacific
Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes
NKNews 20230727
https://www.nknews.org/2023/07/kim-jong-un-shows-off-new-drones-gives-russian-defense-chief-tour-of-nukes/
North Korea Unveils Look-Alike Global Hawk, Reaper Drones
The Drive 20230727
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/interpreting-north-koreas-look-alike-global-hawk-reaper-drones
De-risking authoritarian AI
ASPI 20230727
https://www.aspi.org.au/report/de-risking-authoritarian-ai
House advances AUKUS authorizations amid sub, export control debate
Defense News 20230726
https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2023/07/26/house-advances-aukus-authorizations-amid-sub-export-control-debate/
AUKUS succeeds if US eases defense regulations for allies
Defense News 20230727
https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/2023/07/27/aukus-succeeds-if-us-eases-defense-regulations-for-allies/
ROK, Philippine forces strengthen defense ties through ship maintenance
IPDF 20230724
https://ipdefenseforum.com/2023/07/rok-philippine-forces-strengthen-defense-ties-through-ship-maintenance/
Problems with Austal USA’s First Steel Ships Results in $40M Write Down for Aussie Parent
USNI 20230726
https://news.usni.org/2023/07/26/problems-with-austal-usas-first-steel-ships-results-in-40m-write-down-for-aussie-parent
Senate to extend Buy American laws for Navy ships
Defense News 20230727
https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2023/07/27/senate-to-extend-buy-american-laws-for-navy-ships/
Senate appropriators back funds for Taiwan, unfunded requirements, industrial base in $831B bill
Breaking Defense 20230727
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/07/senate-appropriators-back-funds-for-taiwan-unfunded-requirements-industrial-base-in-831b-bill/
Power
Why America isn't ready for a war with China
BI 20230727
https://www.businessinsider.com/america-not-ready-china-war-military-economy-2023-5
Why America Forgets—and China Remembers—the Korean War
FP 20230726
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/why-america-forgets-and-china-remembers-korean-war
Exercises
China offers to hold joint military drills with Philippines
Reuters 20230727
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-offers-hold-joint-military-drills-with-philippines-2023-07-27/