Pacific Winds 20230830
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
Japan eyes 6 nations to receive security aid in fiscal 2024
Asahi 20230828
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14991342
Commerce chief says US firms complain China is 'uninvestible'
Reuters 20230829
https://www.reuters.com/markets/us-commerce-chief-set-meet-chinese-vice-premier-beijing-2023-08-29/
President Biden Has Banned Some U.S. Investment in China. Here’s What to Know.
CFR 20230929
https://www.cfr.org/in-brief/president-biden-has-banned-some-us-investment-china-heres-what-know
US and China to discuss export controls but analysts do not expect breakthroughs
Straits Times 20230829
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/us-and-china-move-to-discuss-export-controls-but-analysts-do-not-expect-breakthroughs
Gina Raimondo’s trip shifts tone and cools tensions, but is it a litmus test for US-China relations as talks resume?
SCMP 20230829
https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3232692/gina-raimondos-trip-shifts-tone-and-cools-tensions-it-litmus-test-us-china-relations-talks-resume
China willing to promote more trade dialogues with US; Washington urged to meet Beijing halfway: Premier Li
GT 20230829
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202308/1297212.shtml
UK foreign minister to visit China in attempt to repair damaged ties
Reuters 20230829
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk-foreign-minister-visit-china-aug-30-2023-08-29/
UK foreign secretary to visit China, first in five years
GT 20230829
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202308/1297211.shtml
“A Conversation with Dr. Kurt Campbell and Admiral Michael Gilday on the Strategic and Military Implications of AUKUS
CSIS (Transcript) from event on 20230826
https://csis-website-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2023-06/230626_Gilday_Strategic_Implications_AUKUS.pdf
US-Vietnam ties ‘has limited impact on China’ as Biden is heading to Hanoi
GT 20230829
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202308/1297210.shtml
Multinational defense leaders meet in Manila, talk ‘free, open’ Indo-Pacific
USN 20230829
https://www.cpf.navy.mil/Newsroom/News/Article/3508958/multinational-defense-leaders-meet-in-manila-talk-free-open-indo-pacific/
Has the United States abandoned APEC’s vision?
EAF 20230829
https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2023/08/29/has-the-united-states-abandoned-apecs-vision/
Japan urged to be transparent about Fukushima water release tests, amid charm offensive to defuse tensions
SCMP 20230829
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3232588/japan-urged-be-transparent-about-fukushima-water-release-tests-amid-charm-offensive-defuse-tensions
Japan hints at complaint to WTO over China's seafood import ban
Kyodo 20230829
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/fca054134195-japan-hints-at-complaint-to-wto-over-chinas-seafood-import-ban.html
Xi blindsides Japan with outcry over Fukushima water release
Nikkei 20230829
https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Comment/Xi-blindsides-Japan-with-outcry-over-Fukushima-water-release
Japan Needs to ‘Brace for Long Standoff’ with China over Fukushima Treated Water
Yomiuri 20230829
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20230829-133070/
Reputational damage over Fukushima water feared to widen in China
Kyodo 20230829
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/87dc5a5eb779-reputational-damage-over-fukushima-water-feared-to-widen-in-china.html
We must be highly vigilant of Tokyo's ill intentions
GT 20230830
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202308/1297230.shtml
Factories May Be Leaving China, but Trade Ties Are Stronger Than They Seem
NYTimes 20230829
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/29/business/economy/china-us-trade-supply-chain.html
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
Air Force expanding number of bases in Pacific over next decade
Defense One 20230829
https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2023/08/air-force-expanding-number-bases-pacific-over-next-decade/389834/
US given OK to enforce maritime law around Palau as Washington vies with China for Pacific influence
AP 20230829
https://apnews.com/article/us-pacific-palau-china-ff0bf4dd0ef151d357bec8c896d36fb9
U.S. and Republic of Palau sign agreement to strengthen ties with new chapter in maritime security and stewardship in the Pacific
USCG FMSG 20230829
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/452334/us-and-republic-palau-sign-agreement-strengthen-ties-with-new-chapter-maritime-security-and-stewardship
Whipps says he stands by Japan’s decision on Fukishima
Island Times 20230829
https://islandtimes.org/whipps-says-he-stands-by-japans-decision-on-fukishima/
Palauan students to attend Taiwan universities
Island Times 20230829
https://islandtimes.org/palauan-students-to-attend-taiwan-universities/
Koror Elementary School gets a new improved gymnasium
Island Times 20230829
https://islandtimes.org/koror-elementary-school-gets-a-new-improved-gymnasium/
Island Waves
Vanuatu's finance minister urges unity; as PM appeals Supreme Court's no confidence vote ruling
ABC (AU) 20230829
https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/pacificbeat/pacific-beat/102765844
Opposition Plans 4th No-Confidence Motion
Daily Post (VU) 20230829
https://www.dailypost.vu/news/opposition-plans-4th-no-confidence-motion/article_640dabe4-e40c-520c-99c0-99a26c5b1c42.html
Vanuatu's opposition plan fourth no confidence motion to oust govt
Radio NZ 20230829
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/496801/vanuatu-s-opposition-plan-fourth-no-confidence-motion-to-oust-govt
Vanuatu’s PM Struggles for Political Survival Amid U.S.-China Tumult
FP 20230828
https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/08/28/vanuatu-us-china-competition-pacific-security/
Vanuatu asked for Indonesian aid funds, Jakarta’s envoy reveals
APR 20230828
https://asiapacificreport.nz/2023/08/28/vanuatu-asked-for-indonesian-aid-funds-jakartas-envoy-reveals/
Papua New Guinea opposition seeks Supreme Court review of US defense pact
Benar 20230829
https://www.benarnews.org/english/news/pacific/us-png-defense-pact-court-review-08292023002620.html
Exercise Coastwatchers Set to Return to Honiara
Solomon Times 20230829
https://www.solomontimes.com/news/exercise-coastwatchers-set-to-return-to-honiara/12773
Fiji-Australia police collaboration strengthens regional stability
FBCN 20230828
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/fiji-australia-police-collaboration-strengthens-regional-stability/
No show by Chinese pathologists threatens case
Samoa Observer 20230829
https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/105365
For the Melanesian Spearhead Group, West Papua Presents a Challenge
The Diplomat 20230828
https://thediplomat.com/2023/08/for-the-melanesian-spearhead-group-west-papua-presents-a-challenge/
Concern over reputation damage to Pacific fisheries following Fukushima discharge
ABC (AU) 20230829
https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/pacificbeat/fisheries-/102786816
Does the U.S. See Pacific Island Countries As "True Partners"?
People’s Daily (CN) 20230829
http://en.people.cn/n3/2023/0829/c90000-20064902.html
Taiwan + SCS
Taiwan, US begin 2nd round of trade talks
Taiwan News 20230829
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4984204
Taiwan to push for Australia's backing to join Trans-Pacific Partnership as Beijing pushes for it to be blocked
ABC (AU) 20230829
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-29/taiwan-australia-mp-delegation-australia-trade-china-ties/102786668
US may approve JASSM sale: official
Taipei Times 20230830
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/08/30/2003805490
Defense ministry urges China to stop 'unprovoked military harassment'
CNA (TW) 20230829
https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202308290017
Taiwan warns of 'sharp increase' in tensions as Chinese planes cross median line
Reuters 20230829
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-says-seven-chinese-military-aircraft-crossed-taiwan-strait-median-line-2023-08-29/
Taiwan tracks Chinese military drone as it circles nation
Taiwan News 20230829
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4983679
Taiwan says Spratly Islands artillery drills 'routine' after Vietnam protests
Taiwan News 20230829
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4983670
Why the South China Sea Could Be the Flashpoint That Starts World War III
Popular Mechanics 20230829
https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a44880553/could-south-china-sea-disputes-trigger-wwiii/
Capabilities
Japan 'cannot maintain' security at current capabilities: SDF chief
Nikkei 20230829
https://asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/Interview/Japan-cannot-maintain-security-at-current-capabilities-SDF-chief
North Korea's Kim says nuclear weapons to be deployed to navy
Kyodo 20230829
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/324afc349d3a-n-koreas-kim-says-nuclear-weapons-to-be-deployed-to-navy.html
Co-everything: Pentagon teases series of weapon production partnerships with friendly nations
Breaking Defense 20230829
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/08/co-everything-pentagon-teases-series-of-weapon-production-partnerships-with-friendly-nations/
Pentagon’s Shyu to discuss missile defense partnerships with Australia
Defense News 20230829
https://www.defensenews.com/battlefield-tech/2023/08/29/pentagons-shyu-to-discuss-missile-defense-partnerships-with-australia/
Replicator Is DoD’s Big Play To Build Thousands Of Autonomous Weapons In Just Two Years
The Drive 20230828
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/replicator-is-dods-big-play-to-build-thousands-of-autonomous-weapons-in-just-two-years
Can Building Swarms of Drones Head Off War With China?
Forbes 20230829
https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamhartung/2023/08/29/can-building-swarms-of-drones-head-off-war-with-china/?sh=2d8e0c7d338b
‘Hellscape’: DOD launches massive drone swarm program to counter China
Defense One 20230829
https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2023/08/hellscape-dod-launches-massive-drone-swarm-program-counter-china/389797/
US military promises ‘hellscape’ of drone swarming in future China war
Responsible Statecraft 20230829
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2023/08/29/us-military-promises-hellscape-of-drone-swarming-in-future-china-war/
Chinese scientists look to 6G to hunt submarines, testing device small enough to fit on drone
SCMP 20230829
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3232682/chinese-scientists-look-6g-hunt-submarines-testing-device-small-enough-fit-drone
Inside the Navy’s largest exercise: In command and under pressure
Breaking Defense 20230828
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/08/inside-the-navys-largest-exercise-in-command-and-under-pressure/
Space Development Agency’s data-transport satellites get more complex
Space News 20230829
https://spacenews.com/space-development-agencys-data-transport-satellites-get-more-complex/
A compelling voice for rethinking Australia’s national security
Lowy 20230829
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/compelling-voice-rethinking-australia-s-national-security
Elaborate scheming by US hidden behind US-Australia tomahawk deal
China Military 20230829
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/WORLD_209198/WorldMilitaryAnalysis/16248626.html
U.S. approves potential sale of air-to-surface missiles to Japan
Kyodo 20230829
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/79442c45d5f9-us-approves-potential-sale-of-air-to-surface-missiles-to-japan.html
CARRIER STRIKE GROUPS SHOULD BE READY TO GO DARK IN CONFLICT
WOTR 20230829
https://warontherocks.com/2023/08/carrier-strike-groups-should-be-ready-to-go-dark-in-conflict/
CRS Report on Navy Large Unmanned Surface and Undersea Vehicles
USNI 20230829
https://news.usni.org/2023/08/29/report-on-navy-large-unmanned-surface-and-undersea-vehicles-12
Exercises
S. Korea, U.S., Japan hold missile defense drills after N. Korea's botched rocket launch
Yonhap 20230829
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230829002800325?section=news
US IndoPaCom Release: https://www.pacom.mil/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/3507956/us-japan-republic-of-korea-conduct-trilateral-ballistic-missile-defense-exercise/