Pacific Winds 20230829
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
U.S. and China Agree to Broaden Talks in Bid to Ease Tensions
NYTimes 20230828
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/28/business/economy/united-states-china-trade-talks-raimondo.html
US raises concerns by Micron, Intel with China as export control meeting set to launch
Reuters 20230828
https://www.reuters.com/markets/us-china-agree-export-controls-information-exchange-2023-08-28/
US-China talks: Gina Raimondo says economic stability in relations is ‘what the world expects from us’
SCMP 20230828
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3232519/us-china-relations-gina-raimondo-meets-wang-wentao-beijing-shanghai-leg-trip
China, US agree on new channels to address trade issues
GT 20230828
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202308/1297148.shtml
Will Raimondo’s visit inject more positive energy in economic ties?
GT 20230828
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202308/1297145.shtml
Philippines feeling stronger with muscly US, Australia support
Asia Times 20230828
https://asiatimes.com/2023/08/philippines-feeling-stronger-with-muscly-us-australia-support/
Top generals of S. Korea, Australia discuss responses to N. Korea's nuclear, missile threats
Yonhap 20230828
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230828006000325?section=news
Biden to visit Vietnam after G20 in India for meeting with Communist leader Nguyen Phu Trong
SCMP (AFP) 2230829
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3232620/biden-visit-vietnam-after-g20-india-meeting-communist-leader-nguyen-phu-trong
S’pore, Vietnam considering upgrading ties to comprehensive strategic partnership; PMs to meet annually
Straits Times 20230828
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/s-pore-vietnam-considering-upgrading-ties-to-comprehensive-strategic-partnership-pms-to-meet-annually
China Makes One Final Diplomatic Push Ahead of ASEAN Leaders’ Summit
The Diplomat 20230828
https://thediplomat.com/2023/08/china-makes-one-final-diplomatic-push-ahead-of-asean-leaders-summit/
Talk of a new Cold War is overheated – but NZ faces complex challenges in the era of ‘strategic competition’
Conversation 20230828
https://theconversation.com/talk-of-a-new-cold-war-is-overheated-but-nz-faces-complex-challenges-in-the-era-of-strategic-competition-212360
US policy toward China: three do’s and a don’t
Asia Times 20230828
https://asiatimes.com/2023/08/us-policy-toward-china-three-dos-and-a-dont/
Japan voices concern about Chinese harassment over Fukushima water
Kyodo 20230828
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/c91627170446-japan-voices-concern-about-chinese-harassment-over-fukushima-water.html
Japan is employing despicable means to shift blame onto China
GT 20230828
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202308/1297152.shtml
Taiwan's envoy to Japan says trace elements of radiation good for health
Taiwan News 20230828
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4983145
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
A Generational Opportunity to Counter China: Prioritizing the Pacific Islands Through the Compacts of Free Association (COFA)
Heritage 20230828
https://www.heritage.org/asia/report/generational-opportunity-counter-china-prioritizing-the-pacific-islands-through-the
Federated States of Micronesia receives second Guardian-class Patrol Boat
AU DoD 20230828
https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2023-08-28/federated-states-micronesia-receives-second-guardian-class-patrol-boat
Despite Pacific territories' concerns, US backs Japan's nuke water discharge
PIT 20230828
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/despite-pacific-territories-concerns-us-backs-japan-s-nuke-water-discharge
Marshall Islands sea turtle found to have nuclear contamination
Radio NZ 20230828
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/496730/marshall-islands-sea-turtle-found-to-have-nuclear-contamination
FSM hosts U.S. House Delegation
KUAM 20230828
https://www.kuam.com/story/49542310/fsm-hosts-us-house-delegation
Island Waves
Indo-Pacific strategy: Uniting all the players on the board
Lowy 20230828
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/indo-pacific-strategy-uniting-all-players-board
What Australia’s ‘Indo-Pacific’ aid policy tells the Pacific about its priorities
ASPI 20230828
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/what-australias-indo-pacific-aid-policy-tells-the-pacific-about-its-priorities/
Vanuatu speaker lodges court appeal amid political crisis
Reuters 20230828
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/vanuatu-speaker-lodges-court-appeal-amid-political-crisis-2023-08-28/
'People suffering' from Vanuatu political crisis
Radio NZ 20230828
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/496736/people-suffering-from-vanuatu-political-crisis
Vanuatu's Supreme Court waits to hear if PM will appeal against a no-confidence ruling
ABC (AU) 20230828
https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/pacificbeat/conclusion-to-vanuatu-s-political-turmoil-to-come-this-week/102782806
Opposition Seeks Court Interpretation on US/PNG DCA
Post Courier (PNG) 20230828
https://www.postcourier.com.pg/opposition-seeks-court-interpretation-on-us-png-dca/
South Pacific's neutrality call sends clear signal
China Military 20230828
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/OPINIONS_209196/Opinions_209197/16248385.html
Melanesian leadership failure to stand by ULMWP is a 'travesty'
Radio NZ 20230828
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/496726/melanesian-leadership-failure-to-stand-by-ulmwp-is-a-travesty
OPM accuses Melanesian group of taking Jakarta’s ‘blood money’ at expense of West Papuan justice
PINA 20230828
https://pina.com.fj/2023/08/28/opm-accuses-melanesian-group-of-taking-jakartas-blood-money-at-expense-of-west-papuan-justice/
Indonesia’s Bid on Back Burner
National (PNG) 20230828
https://www.thenational.com.pg/indonesias-bid-on-back-burner/
China's Allies Lead Pacific Criticism of Fukushima Water Release
Solomon Star 20230828
https://www.solomontimes.com/news/chinas-allies-lead-pacific-criticism-of-fukushima-water-release/12767
Japan's nuke wastewater discharge "betrayal" to Pacific trust: scholar
Xinhua 20230828
https://english.news.cn/20230828/9070236f12134cfca080e922ccd29c24/c.html
Rabuka's nuclear wastewater discharge stance divides opinion within coalition
Radio NZ 20230828
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/496753/rabuka-s-nuclear-wastewater-discharge-stance-divides-opinion-within-coalition
Pacific islands need to wage united fight, experts say
PINA 20230828
https://pina.com.fj/2023/08/28/pacific-islands-need-to-wage-united-fight-experts-say/
Hospital ship Peace Ark leaves Solomon Islands for Timor-Leste
China Military 20230828
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/CHINA_209163/TopStories_209189/16248371.html
Japanese destroyer arrives in Nuku'alofa
Matangi Tonga 20230828
https://matangitonga.to/2023/08/28/japanese-destroyer-arrives-nukualofa
Taiwan + SCS
US, China will determine issue of war and peace, Taiwan merely a ‘piece on the chessboard’: Singapore’s George Yeo
SCMP 20230828
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3232360/us-china-will-determine-issue-war-and-peace-taiwan-merely-piece-chessboard-singapores-george-yeo
Japan scrambles jet to monitor Chinese military drone near Taiwan
Reuters 20230828
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-scrambles-jet-monitor-chinese-military-drone-near-taiwan-2023-08-28/
Taiwan tracks 11 Chinese military aircraft, 4 naval ships
Taiwan News 20230828
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4982719
US ready to support PH in supply missions
Inquirer (PH) 20230828
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/218402/us-ready-to-support-ph-in-supply-missions
South China Sea: Beijing may need to show restraint ahead of US-Vietnam meeting
SCMP 20230828
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3232269/south-china-sea-beijing-may-need-show-restraint-ahead-us-vietnam-meeting
Head-on blow from China awaits if US dares to provoke China’s core interests in the S.China Sea
GT 20230828
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202308/1297124.shtml
US’ provocation on S.China Sea aims to turn region into a ‘ticking bomb’
GT 20230828
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202308/1297128.shtml
PH-Australia joint patrols now in the works - AFP chief
PNA 20230828
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1208642
Capabilities
‘Bring it’: Adm. Aquilino open to greater directed-energy trials
Defense News 20230828
https://www.defensenews.com/battlefield-tech/2023/08/28/bring-it-adm-aquilino-open-to-greater-directed-energy-trials/
INDOPACOM stands up new directorate to better connect industry, DoD innovation efforts
Breaking Defense 20230828
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/08/indopacom-stands-up-new-directorate-to-better-connect-industry-dod-innovation-efforts/
This Is China’s New Type 054B Frigate, Could Become Backbone Of Navy
The Drive 20230828
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/this-is-chinas-new-type-054b-frigate-could-become-backbone-of-navy
PLA Launches First Type 054B Frigate, Surpassing US Navy’s New Constellation-class Frigate
China Arms 20230828
https://www.china-arms.com/2023/08/first-type-054b-frigate-launched/
Building Defense Cooperation with Japan: Acquisition and Industry
CSIS 20230828
https://www.csis.org/analysis/building-defense-cooperation-japan-acquisition-and-industry
Australia’s new defence era: archipelagic deterrence
ASPI 20230828
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australias-new-defence-era-archipelagic-deterrence/
Hicks Underscores U.S. Innovation in Unveiling Strategy to Counter China's Military Buildup
US DoD 20230828
https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3507514/hicks-underscores-us-innovation-in-unveiling-strategy-to-counter-chinas-militar/
DoD Wants Thousands of Drones to Counter China’s Military Mass Advantage
USNI 20230828
https://news.usni.org/2023/08/28/depsecdef-hicks-dod-wants-thousands-of-drones-to-counter-chinas-military-mass-advantage
‘Replicator’ revealed: Pentagon initiative to counter China with mass-produced autonomous systems
Breaking Defense 20230828
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/08/replicator-revealed-pentagon-initiative-to-counter-china-with-mass-produced-autonomous-systems/
US Army aerial jammer ‘in pretty good shape’ following soldier testing
Defense News 20230828
https://www.defensenews.com/electronic-warfare/2023/08/28/us-army-aerial-jammer-in-pretty-good-shape-following-soldier-testing/
Philippine Coast Guard drills with U.S., Japan on ship maintenance
Nikkei 20230829
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/Philippine-Coast-Guard-drills-with-U.S.-Japan-on-ship-maintenance
Why US won’t ground the crash-prone V-22 Osprey
Asia Times 20230828
https://asiatimes.com/2023/08/why-us-wont-ground-the-crash-prone-v-22-osprey/
Power
The Real Contest With China
FA 20230828
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/china/technology-great-power-competition
Exercises
Canadian warships kick off Indo-Pacific security push in Tokyo
Nikkei 20230828
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Indo-Pacific/Canadian-warships-kick-off-Indo-Pacific-security-push-in-Tokyo
China says will conduct joint military training with Singapore in coming weeks
Reuters 20230828
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-says-will-conduct-joint-military-training-with-singapore-coming-weeks-2023-08-28/
Australia welcomes Japan's first international F-35A deployment
AU DoD 20230828
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-08-28/australia-welcomes-japans-first-international-f-35a-deployment
Japanese F-35 fighter jets visit Australia in 1st deployment abroad
Kyodo 20230828
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/70cc0e990e28-japanese-f-35-fighter-jets-visit-australia-in-1st-deployment-abroad.html
USN Fleet and Marine Tracker: Aug. 28, 2023
USNI 20230828
https://news.usni.org/2023/08/28/usni-news-fleet-and-marine-tracker-aug-28-2023