Pacific Winds 20230730
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
US must show that Seoul, Manila made right choices
Asia Times 20230729
https://asiatimes.com/2023/07/us-must-show-that-seoul-manila-made-right-choices/
North Korea's Kim vows to develop cooperation with China to 'new high'
Reuters 20230728
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-koreas-kim-vows-develop-cooperation-with-china-new-high-2023-07-28/
Australian, U.S. Leaders Say Alliance Is More Relevant Than Ever
US DoD 20230729
https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3476054/australian-us-leaders-say-alliance-is-more-relevant-than-ever/
Joint Statement on Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) 2023
US DoS 20230729
https://www.state.gov/joint-statement-on-australia-u-s-ministerial-consultations-ausmin-2023/
South Korea Demands Japan Withdraw Takeshima Claim in White Paper
Yomiuri 20230730
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20230730-126199/
Island Waves
Pacific pulling power: western leaders rush to region in effort to counter China
Guardian 20230729
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/29/pacific-pulling-power-western-leaders-rush-to-region-in-effort-to-counter-china
France to expand Mobile Force in Vanuatu
Daily Posy (VU) 20230729
https://www.dailypost.vu/news/france-to-expand-mobile-force-in-vanuatu/article_3f4b4116-debc-5aa3-a999-a69a30342f72.html
Guandong to Open Direct Flights to PNG
PNG Haus Bung 20230729
https://pnghausbung.com/guangdong-to-open-direct-flights-to-png/
AFP delivers SBD$7.5m support package to RSIPF
Solomon Star 20230729
https://www.solomonstarnews.com/afp-delivers-sbd7-5m-support-package-to-rsipf/
Premier Gailegu appreciates CMT visit to CIP
Solomon Star 20230729
https://www.solomonstarnews.com/premier-gailegu-appreciates-cmt-visit-to-cip/
Why Japan Should Be Vigilant on China’s Intentions Toward Okinawa
Yomiuri 20230729
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/political-pulse/20230729-125975/
Taiwan + SCS
US to provide Taiwan with weapons from its stockpiles for first time
FT 20230728
https://www.ft.com/content/de4ca834-1635-4a49-bb11-dfe45fa3bcb2
Office urges military to free up funds stuck in US
Taipei Times 20230730
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/07/30/2003803966
Washington is fanning war with arms sales to Taiwan
China Daily 20230729
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202307/29/WS64c49512a31035260b8193d0.html
Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Emphasizes Japan-India Cooperation ‘Useful’ in Possible Taiwan Crisis
Yomiuri 20230729
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defense-security/20230729-126106/
Taiwanese military’s plan to use mountain barrier as natural shield called into question as PLA expands presence to the east
SCMP 20230729
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3229321/taiwanese-militarys-plan-use-mountain-barrier-natural-shield-called-question-pla-expands-presence
Capabilities
The Washington Declaration fails to address Seoul’s nuclear concerns
EAF 20230729
https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2023/07/29/the-washington-declaration-fails-to-address-seouls-nuclear-concerns/
How the US SSBN Port Call in Busan Bolsters Extended Deterrence
The Diplomat 20230728
https://thediplomat.com/2023/07/how-the-us-ssbn-port-call-in-busan-bolsters-extended-deterrence/
U.S. to upgrade 2 more Australian air bases amid China tensions
Nikkei 20230729
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Indo-Pacific/U.S.-to-upgrade-2-more-Australian-air-bases-amid-China-tensions
The U.S. Submarine Fleet Is Underwater
WSJ 20230728
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-submarines-aukus-australia-defense-military-pentagon-china-e492d9b?mod=hp_opin_pos_6#cxrecs_s
PH, US generals talk Indo-Pacific defense
Manila Times 20230730
https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/30/news/national/ph-us-generals-talk-indo-pacific-defense/1903090
Japan's increasing military expansion poses significant challenges to regional and global peace: Chinese Defense Ministry
GT 20230729
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202307/1295264.shtml
China hits out at Japan’s ‘erroneous’ defence white paper
SCMP 20230729
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3229365/china-hits-out-japans-erroneous-defence-white-paper
Chinese military a steadfast force for world peace, stability
Xinhua 20230729
https://english.news.cn/20230729/6ec3f5b2bbbe4317bfc4afdf193cc5c7/c.html
Chinese coastguard ships sent on fisheries patrol mission to the northern Pacific
SCMP 20230729
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3229313/chinese-coastguard-ships-sent-fisheries-patrol-mission-northern-pacific
U.S. Hunts Chinese Malware That Could Disrupt American Military Operations
NYTimes 20230729
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/29/us/politics/china-malware-us-military-bases-taiwan.html
Power
The Dangerous and Frightening Disappearance of the Nuclear Expert
Politico 20230728
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/07/28/nuclear-experts-russia-war-00108438
Identity Politics in U.S. China Policy Could Backfire
The Diplomat 20230728
https://thediplomat.com/2023/07/identity-politics-in-u-s-china-policy-could-backfire/
Exercises
China, Russia warships sail through strait between Sakhalin, Hokkaido
Nikkei 20230729
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/China-Russia-warships-sail-through-strait-between-Sakhalin-Hokkaido
China-Russia Joint Military Drills a ‘Grave Concern’ for Japan
The Diplomat 20230727
https://thediplomat.com/2023/07/china-russia-joint-military-drills-a-grave-concern-for-japan/
S. Korea, U.S. stage joint anti-submarine drills involving nuclear-powered sub
Yonhap 20230729
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230729001200325?section=news