Pacific Winds 20230831

A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region

Alliances

Leaders of China, Japan, South Korea seeking to meet by year-end
Kyodo 20230830
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/f20ff1a45d2a-update1-leaders-of-china-japan-s-korea-seeking-to-meet-by-year-end.html

Japan and South Korea should be invited to join AUKUS, UK parliamentary committee says
Guardian 20230830
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/30/aukus-alliance-australia-us-uk-japan-south-korea

Japan plus South Korea equals AUKUS+2
Asia Times 20230830
https://asiatimes.com/2023/08/japan-plus-south-korea-equals-aukus2/

Deterrence is not enough in Northeast Asia
ASPI 20230830
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/deterrence-is-not-enough-in-northeast-asia/

Threats in Western Pacific Drawing South Korea, Japan Closer Together, Experts Say
USNI 20230830
https://news.usni.org/2023/08/30/threats-in-western-pacific-drawing-south-korea-japan-closer-together-experts-say

Japan to woo ASEAN without U.S. on open Indo-Pacific order
Nikkei 20230831
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Indo-Pacific/Japan-to-woo-ASEAN-without-U.S.-on-open-Indo-Pacific-order

Commerce Secretary Raimondo’s China Visit Must Confront Changing Attitudes
The Diplomat 20230829
https://thediplomat.com/2023/08/commerce-secretary-raimondos-china-visit-must-confront-changing-attitudes/

US Commerce Secretary sells Disneyland and Starbucks to China, but will Beijing bite?
Straits Times 20230830
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/us-commerce-secretary-sells-disneyland-and-starbucks-to-china-but-will-beijing-bite

U.S. hopes for results on trade issues with China in next few months
Kyodo 20230830
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/184ff5cce13c-us-hopes-for-results-on-trade-issues-with-china-in-next-few-months.html

U.S. to China: Don't expect sudden resolution of bilateral issues
Nikkei 20230830
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/US-China-tensions/U.S.-to-China-Don-t-expect-sudden-resolution-of-bilateral-issues

Raimondo ends ‘successful and productive’ China visit; sustaining stable ties critical to pave way for possible leaders’ meeting in Nov
GT 20230830
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202308/1297275.shtml

China, Britain make tentative steps to repair ties
Reuters 20230830
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk-clear-eyed-about-disagreements-with-china-cleverly-says-2023-08-30/

UK top diplomat’s long-awaited China visit ‘necessary to recover ties’
GT 20230830
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202308/1297290.shtml

Chinese Investment Becomes Political in New Zealand
The Diplomat 20230829
https://thediplomat.com/2023/08/chinese-investment-becomes-political-in-new-zealand/

US' 'long-arm jurisdiction' inflicts hardships on the global community
GT 20230830
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202308/1297258.shtml

Why do many scientists oppose Fukushima radioactive waste discharge?
SCMP 20230830
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3232797/why-do-so-many-scientists-oppose-fukushima-radioactive-waste-discharge

How should Raimondo accurately understand Huawei's new presales?
GT 20230830
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202308/1297291.shtml

Micronesia-Marianas (2^nd Island Chain+)

Pacific nations must continue to support Marshall Islands call for nuclear justice: Forum SG
PINA 20230830
https://pina.com.fj/2023/08/30/pacific-nations-must-continue-to-support-marshall-islands-call-for-nuclear-justice-forum-sg/

Marshall Islands’ new ambassador vows to boost ties
Taipei Times 20230831
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/08/31/2003805547

Island Waves

Great power politics pulling at Pacific unity
Asia Times 20230830
https://asiatimes.com/2023/08/great-power-politics-pulling-at-pacific-unity/

Perceptions of China’s Influence in the Pacific: Chinese and Pacific Perspectives
AIIA 20230829
https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutlook/perceptions-of-chinas-influence-in-the-pacific-chinese-and-pacific-perspectives/

'Chequebook diplomacy': Protesters condemn Japan nuclear waste plan
Stuff NZ 20230830
https://www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/132837601/chequebook-diplomacy-protesters-condemn-japan-nuclear-waste-plan

MSG has failed West Papua: Regenvanu
Daily Post (VU) 20230830
https://www.dailypost.vu/news/msg-has-failed-west-papua-regenvanu/article_46b2e2df-2d3c-52b8-93c7-c81dbe83ff04.html

Wenda welcomes MSG call for UN visit and fights on for full membership
Radio NZ 20230830
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/496884/wenda-welcomes-msg-call-for-un-visit-and-fights-on-for-full-membership

Ministry of Fisheries receives $1.3m ice machine
FBCN 20230830
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/ministry-of-fisheries-receives-1-3m-ice-machine/

Minister discusses strengthening educational ties with China
FBCN 20230830
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/minister-discusses-strengthening-educational-ties-with-china/

Shiranui welcomes Crown Prince
Matangi Tonga 20230830
https://matangitonga.to/2023/08/30/shiranui-welcomes-crown-prince-and-princess

Preparing for digital transformation in Timor-Leste
ASPI 20230929
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/preparing-for-digital-transformation-in-timor-leste/

Half a million tala safe house for Apolima opened
Samoa Observer 20230829
https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/105367

Taiwan + SCS

PLA Conducts Aerial and Naval Operations Near Taiwan; Drone Circumnavigates Island
China Arms 20230830
https://www.china-arms.com/2023/08/china-aerial-and-naval-operations-near-taiwan/

Taiwan tracks 32 Chinese military aircraft, 5 naval ships
Taiwan News 20230830
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4984745

Military leaders fly over South China Sea, discuss aggressive behavior by Beijing
S&S 20230830
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-08-30/south-china-sea-philippines-aggression-11211348.html

US-led Deterrence in South China Sea May Push China to Become More Confrontational
VoA 20230830
https://www.voanews.com/a/analysts-us-led-deterrence-in-south-china-sea-may-push-china-to-become-more-confrontational/7246979.html

The US should reflag islands in the South China Sea
AEI 20230830
https://www.aei.org/op-eds/the-us-should-reflag-islands-in-the-south-china-sea/

Capabilities

U.S military in talks to develop port in Philippines facing Taiwan
Reuters 20230830
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-military-talks-develop-port-philippines-facing-taiwan-2023-08-30/

Korea fires 2 short-range ballistic missiles into East Sea: S. Korean military
Yonhap 20230831
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230717007752325?section=news

U.S. Space Force looks to boost allied tracking of North Korea missiles
Reuters 20230830
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-space-force-looks-boost-allied-tracking-north-korea-missiles-2023-08-30/

‘Largest conundrum of them all’: Air Force still unsure how to keep forces supplied in Indo-Pacific
Breaking Defense 20230830
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/08/largest-conundrum-of-them-all-air-force-still-unsure-how-to-keep-forces-supplied-in-indo-pacific/

Japan races ahead on military expansion
China Military 20230831
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/OPINIONS_209196/Opinions_209197/16248898.html

Defense Innovation Unit embed to connect INDOPACOM to commercial tech
Defense News 20230830
https://www.defensenews.com/battlefield-tech/2023/08/30/defense-innovation-unit-embed-to-connect-indopacom-to-commercial-tech/

Navy weighs creation of ‘Disruptive Capabilities’ office to rapidly field tech to fleet
Breaking Defense 20230830
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/08/exclusive-navy-weighs-creation-of-disruptive-capabilities-office-to-rapidly-field-tech-to-fleet/

Blind, See, Kill: The Grand Networking Plan To Take On China
The Drive 20230829
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/blind-see-kill-u-s-pacific-commanders-grand-networking-plan-to-take-on-china

China's Navy has reportedly successfully tested its electromagnetic cannon
Navy Recognition 20230830
https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2023/august/13514-china-s-navy-has-reportedly-successfully-tested-its-electro-magnetic-cannon.html

USMC’s MRIC ‘Iron Dome’ Will Provide Much Needed Air Defense
Naval News 20230830
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/08/usmcs-mric-iron-dome-will-provide-much-needed-air-defense/

The weapons industry has a ‘need for speed’ but can be accident prone
Responsible Statecraft 20230830
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2023/08/30/breaking-down-the-military-innovation-blame-game/

Air Force and Army Collaborate on Air Defense That’s Smaller and Cheaper for the Indo-Pacific
Air & Space 20230829
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-army-air-defense-distributed-operations/

RTX readies to test new air defense radar following US Air Force deal
Defense News 20230830
https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2023/08/30/rtx-readies-to-test-new-air-defense-radar-following-us-air-force-deals/

Firefly ready for call-up to launch military ‘responsive space’ mission
Space News 20230830
https://spacenews.com/firefly-ready-for-call-up-to-launch-military-responsive-space-mission/

No service can fight on its own: JADC2 demands move from self-sufficiency to interdependency
Breaking defense 20230830
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/08/no-service-can-fight-on-its-own-jadc2-demands-move-from-self-sufficiency-to-interdependency/

US chip sanctions may not be enough to deter China’s military ambitions
EAF 20230830
https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2023/08/30/2099944/

Biden Is Losing the High-Tech War with China
Hudson 20230830
https://www.hudson.org/technology/biden-losing-high-tech-war-china-arthur-herman

Exercises

Indonesia hosts largest military drills with US, allies amid superpower tensions
Benar 20230830
https://www.benarnews.org/english/news/indonesian/garuda-shield-08302023133506.html

US deploys B-1B bombers for separate drills with South Korea, Japan
Reuters 20230830
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-b-1b-bomber-deployed-joint-military-drills-with-south-korea-2023-08-30/

U.S., Japan Conduct Bomber Integration Exercise
USAF PacAF 2023830
https://www.pacaf.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3511050/us-japan-conduct-bomber-integration-exercise/

PLA holds extensive, nonstop anti-submarine drill in South China Sea
GT 20230830
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202308/1297256.shtml

Australian fighter jets arrive in Japan for 1st drills under new pact
Kyodo 20230830
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/6ca21a9dae00-australian-fighter-jets-arrive-in-japan-for-1st-drills-under-new-pact.html