Pacific Winds 20230907

A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region

Alliances

China warns against 'new Cold War' at ASEAN summit
Reuters 20230906
https://www.reuters.com/world/asean-welcomes-world-leaders-china-us-rivalry-overshadows-region-2023-09-06/

Despite cracks, no thaw in US-China military comms, Pentagon says
Defense News 20230906
https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2023/09/06/despite-cracks-no-thaw-in-us-china-military-comms-pentagon-says/

ASEAN concerned over US-China relationship as tensions could stoke flashpoints: PM Lee
Straits Times 20230906
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/asean-concerned-over-us-china-relationship-as-tensions-could-stoke-flashpoints-pm-lee

Japan Seeks China Dialogue as Leaders to Cross Paths at ASEAN
Bloomberg 20230906
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-06/japan-seeks-china-dialogue-as-leaders-to-cross-paths-at-asean

Japan's Kishida, China's Li briefly chat on fringes of ASEAN meeting
Kyodo 20230906
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/ea19d5f5c9f7-urgent-japans-kishida-chinas-li-briefly-chat-on-fringes-of-asean-meeting.html

Japan PM speaks to China's Li about radioactive water release
Reuters 20230906
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-pm-kishida-says-he-spoke-with-china-premier-li-asean-sidelines-2023-09-06/

Japan likely to use ASEAN event for PR stunt; Kishida urged to explain dumping with sincerity, science-based attitude
GT 20230906
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202309/1297720.shtml

Japan, China spar over import ban after Fukushima water release
Kyodo 20230906
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/80ff80a5cb60-asean-japan-china-s-korea-leaders-meet-amid-fukushima-water-woes.html

Yoon calls for China-Japan-SK cooperation reboot
GT 20230906
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202309/1297698.shtml

Yoon urges ASEAN to align with 3-way bloc of S. Korea, US, Japan
Korea Times 20230906
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/09/113_358614.html

Japan, US want meeting with Marcos on sidelines of ASEAN Summit
Rappler 20230906
https://www.rappler.com/nation/japan-us-want-meeting-with-marcos-sidelines-asean-summit/

Kishida must serve as a bridge between nations as summits loom
Asahi 20230906
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14899628

Japan, ASEAN upgrade ties to boost maritime security amid China clout
Kyodo 20230906
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/1ffba33d8f4b-update1-japan-vows-asean-human-resources-support-in-maritime-digital-fields.html

Never Say Never to an Asian NATO
FP 20230906
https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/09/06/asian-nato-security-alliance-china-us-quad-aukus-japan-australia-taiwan-military-biden/

China boosts 'political trust' with Vietnam ahead of Biden visit
Reuters 20230906
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-boosts-political-trust-with-vietnam-ahead-biden-visit-2023-09-06/

Why Biden’s Visit to Vietnam Is a Triumph for the US
The Diplomat 20230905
https://thediplomat.com/2023/09/why-bidens-visit-to-vietnam-is-a-triumph-for-the-us/

Biden living a fantasy of containing China by utilizing Vietnam
GT 20230906
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202309/1297685.shtml

DOD Official Says AUKUS Partnership Strengthens Indo-Pacific Security
US DoD 20230906
https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3516817/dod-official-says-aukus-partnership-strengthens-indo-pacific-security/

DOD Expert Says U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy Is Seeing Successes
US DoD 20230906
https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3517217/dod-expert-says-us-indo-pacific-strategy-is-seeing-successes/

Hope China-Australia dialogue can achieve results beyond expectations
GT 20230907
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202309/1297722.shtml

The Philippines’ Latest National Security Policy: Cautious Yet Clear-Cut
The Diplomat 20230906
https://thediplomat.com/2023/09/the-philippines-latest-national-security-policy-cautious-yet-clear-cut/

Japan Protests Against China’s New Map; Okinawa’s Senkaku Islands Labeled as ‘Diaoyu Islands’
Yomiuri 20230906
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/world/asia-pacific/20230906-134827/

Who's behind anti-China wave in Philippines?
China Military 20230906
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/OPINIONS_209196/Opinions_209197/16250366.html

Does Australia lack strategic imagination on aid and development?
Lowy 20230906
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/does-australia-lack-strategic-imagination-aid-development

Time to Challenge China’s Narrative in Asia
Hudson 20230906
https://www.hudson.org/national-security-defense/time-challenge-china-narrative-asia-john-lee

China orders government workers to stop using iPhones amid heightened tensions with US
SCMP 20230906
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3233603/china-orders-government-workers-stop-using-iphones-amid-heightened-tensions-us

Micronesia-Marianas (2^nd Island Chain+)

US missile defense plans in the Pacific add to risks, China says
GDP 20230907
https://www.postguam.com/news/local/us-missile-defense-plans-in-the-pacific-add-to-risks-china-says/article_713798d6-4c65-11ee-b146-e37f16adf46b.html

Navy sends medical supplies to Guam to support Indo-Pacific operations
Navy Times 20230905
https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2023/09/05/navy-sends-medical-supplies-to-guam-to-support-indo-pacific-operations/

Deter China? US Navy Sends Nuclear-Armed Submarine to Guam, Patrolling Pacific
Warrior Maven 20230906
https://warriormaven.com/sea/deter-china-us-navy-sends-nuclear-armed-submarine-to-guam-patrolling-pacific

Brief chat with George Chiu: Finding the silver lining
PIT 20230906
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/brief-chat-with-george-chiu-finding-the-silver-lining

Island Waves

President Jokowi and Cook Islands PM discuss cooperation between Asean and Pacific Islands Forum
PINA 20230906
https://pina.com.fj/2023/09/06/president-jokowi-and-cook-islands-pm-discuss-cooperation-between-asean-and-pacific-islands-forum/

Pacific Islands Forum pens cooperation agreement with ASEAN
Radio NZ 20230906
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/497380/pacific-islands-forum-pens-cooperation-agreement-with-asean

Yoon, Cook Islands PM discuss maritime cooperation
Yonhap 20230906
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230906004000315?section=news

Vuvale Partnership to be reviewed
FBCN 20230906
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/vuvale-partnership-to-be-reviewed/

RSIPF Guardian Class Patrol Boat will now be armed
Solomon Star 20230906
https://www.solomonstarnews.com/rsipf-guardian-class-patrol-boat-will-now-be-armed/

Tamiok Strike strengthens bonds between Wisconsin Guard, Papua New Guinea
US IndoPaCom 20230904
https://www.pacom.mil/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/3516062/tamiok-strike-strengthens-bonds-between-wisconsin-guard-papua-new-guinea/

PM James Marape says Israel to fund PNG embassy in the contested city of Jerusalem
Radio NZ 20230906
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/497385/pm-james-marape-says-israel-to-fund-png-embassy-in-the-contested-city-of-jerusalem

Taiwan + SCS

Taiwanese Divided on US Military Sales Amid Growing Chinese Threats
VoA 20230906
https://www.voanews.com/a/taiwanese-divided-on-us-military-sales-amid-growing-chinese-threats/7256298.html

Taiwan tracks 4 Chinese military ships, 2 aircraft around nation
Taiwan News 20230906
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4990759

Japanese, U.S., the Philippines Drill in the South China Sea; China Contests U.S. Position on Territorial Disputes
USNI 20230905
https://news.usni.org/2023/09/05/japanese-u-s-the-philippines-drill-in-the-south-china-sea-china-contests-u-s-position-on-territorial-disputes

Towards a Robust Philippines-India Maritime Security Partnership
The Diplomat 20230905
https://thediplomat.com/2023/09/towards-a-robust-philippines-india-maritime-security-partnership/

BBM hails developments in South China Sea code talks
Manila Bulletin 20230906
https://mb.com.ph/2023/9/5/pbbm-hails-developments-in-south-china-sea-code-talks

'Coercive activities': Marcos Jr. hits militarization, dangerous maneuvers in South China Sea during ASEAN meeting
ABS-CBN 20230906
https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/06/23/marcos-jr-hits-militarization-dangerous-maneuvers-in-south-china-sea

Marcos: South China Sea dispute isn’t about US-China competition
Rappler 20230906
https://www.rappler.com/nation/marcos-jr-says-south-china-sea-not-about-united-states-competition-asean-summit-2023/

China’s New ‘Standard Map’ Does Not Mean What You Think It Means
The Diplomat 20230905
https://thediplomat.com/2023/09/chinas-new-standard-map-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/

China, ASEAN call for mutual trust amid South China Sea row
Kyodo 20230906
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/5a332caeb55c-china-asean-leaders-tout-mutual-trust-despite-s-china-sea-row.html

Capabilities

Kendall Pledges ‘Major’ Review of DAF’s Readiness to Meet China Challenge
Air & Space 20330905
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/kendall-major-review-daf-readiness-china-challenge/

Air Force, Space Force launch ‘major’ readiness revamp with threat of China in mind: Kendall
Breaking Defense 20230906
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/09/air-force-space-force-launch-major-readiness-revamp-with-threat-of-china-in-mind-kendall/

Japan accelerates development of "offensive capabilities"
China Military 20230906
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/OPINIONS_209196/Opinions_209197/16250348.html

Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of U.S. nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent
USAF GSC 20230906
https://www.afgsc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3516126/minuteman-iii-test-launch-showcases-readiness-of-us-nuclear-forces-safe-effecti/

SDA steps toward global hypersonic missile tracking, plus new targeting capability
Breaking Defense 20230906
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/09/sda-steps-toward-global-hypersonic-missile-tracking-plus-new-targeting-capability/

SAM Sites Could Return To Critical Locales Across U.S.
The Drive 20230905
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/cruise-missile-shield-could-see-sam-sites-return-to-critical-locales-across-u-s

IT’S NOT ABOUT WHERE U.S. SPACE COMMAND GOES BUT WHETHER IT SHOULD EXIST AT ALL
WOTR 20230906
https://warontherocks.com/2023/09/its-not-about-where-u-s-space-command-goes-but-whether-it-should-exist-at-all/

Space Force reframes mission to ‘secure’ US interests ‘in, from and through’ space
Breaking Defense 20230906
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/09/space-force-reframes-mission-to-secure-us-interests-in-from-and-through-space/

Robot suits, long-haul drones: Japan eyes defense tech startups
Nikkei 20230907
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerospace-Defense-Industries/Robot-suits-long-haul-drones-Japan-eyes-defense-tech-startups

Marines To Soon Test Robotic Vessel To Resupply Missiles To Shore
Defense Daily 20230906
https://www.defensedaily.com/marines-to-soon-test-robotic-vessel-to-resupply-missiles-to-shore/unmanned-systems/

Replicator drone program needs no new money, Hicks says
Defense News 20230906
https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2023/09/06/replicator-drone-program-does-not-require-new-money-hicks-says/

New Pentagon Drone Program Needs to Avoid "Replicating" Past Mistakes
Hudson 20230906
https://www.hudson.org/information-technology/new-pentagon-drone-program-needs-avoid-replicating-past-mistakes-bryan-clark-dan-patt

Sluggish deployment of emerging tech hampers US military, officials say
Defense News 20230906
https://www.defensenews.com/battlefield-tech/2023/09/06/sluggish-deployment-of-emerging-tech-hampers-us-military-officials-say/

CRS Report to Congress on Columbia-class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program August
USNI 20230906
https://news.usni.org/2023/09/06/report-to-congress-on-columbia-class-ballistic-missile-submarine-program-august

Exercises

US naval drill in Yelhttps://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202309/1297704.shtmllow Sea 'will destabilize Korean Peninsula, posing laughable threat to China'
GT 20230906
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202309/1297704.shtml