Pacific Winds 20230908
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
China Isn’t Buying the Message US Officials Are Selling
Bloomberg 20230906
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-09-06/china-s-xi-doesn-t-believe-de-risking-talk-from-biden-officials
US security officials see diplomatic progress, decry weak military dialogue with China
SCMP 20230907
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3233657/us-security-officials-see-diplomatic-progress-decry-weak-military-dialogue-china
Top US, China, Russia officials gather at Southeast Asia summit
AFP 20230907
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230907-top-us-china-russia-officials-gather-at-southeast-asia-summit
Australian PM to visit China this year after 'progress' on ties
Reuters 20230907
https://www.reuters.com/world/australian-pm-visit-china-this-year-after-progress-ties-2023-09-07/
It’s Time for an Australia-Indonesia Special Strategic Partnership
AIIA 20230907
https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutlook/its-time-for-an-australia-indonesia-special-strategic-partnership/
Allies target early AUKUS milestones to keep 20-year plan on track
Defense 20230907
https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2023/09/07/allies-target-early-aukus-milestones-to-keep-20-year-plan-on-track/
Yoon says ‘S.Korea-Japan-China,’ this sounds strange not only to S.Koreans
GT 20230908
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202309/1297806.shtml
Japan–South Korea–US relations thawed, but not warm enough
KEI 20230907
https://keia.org/the-peninsula/japan-south-korea-us-relations-thawed-but-not-warm-enough/
ASEAN centrality and unity have never been this important
Jakarta Post 20230907
https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2023/09/07/asean-centrality-and-unity-have-never-been-this-important.html
Asia-Pacific summit reveals deep rift over Ukraine war, China clout
Kyodo 20230907
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/d30453b04a06-update2-asia-pacific-summit-reveals-deep-rift-over-ukraine-war-china-clout.html
US attempt to divide ASEAN reflects a waning clout
GT 20230907
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202309/1297796.shtml
US media’s vicious calculation to make ASEAN victim of US Indo-Pacific Strategy
GT 20230908
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202309/1297810.shtml
Singapore in South Korea’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
The Diplomat 20230907
https://thediplomat.com/2023/09/singapore-in-south-koreas-indo-pacific-strategy/
The Perils of a Renewed North Korea-Russia Relationship
CFR 20230907
https://www.cfr.org/in-brief/perils-renewed-north-korea-russia-relationship
Chinese Vice Premier to lead delegation to N.Korea
GT 20230907
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202309/1297801.shtml
Yoon says N.K. issue should not be 'obstacle' in S. Korea-China ties
Yonhap 20230907
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230907008751315?section=news
Growth in Partnerships Signals U.S. Success in Indo-Pacific
US DoD 20230907
https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3519047/growth-in-partnerships-signals-us-success-in-indo-pacific/
US's McCarthy says China's position on Fukushima discharge 'unfair, 'false'
Reuters 20230907
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/uss-mccarthy-says-chinas-position-fukushima-discharge-unfair-false-2023-09-07/
Japan-China row on Fukushima water feared to persist, hinder dialogue
Kyodo 20230907
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/9e9dae929804-focus-japan-china-row-on-fukushima-water-feared-to-persist-hinder-dialogue.html
China says it was not invited to join IAEA system to monitor Fukushima water
Reuters 20230907
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-says-it-was-not-invited-join-iaea-system-monitor-fukushima-water-2023-09-07/
S. Korea, Philippines sign free trade deal
Yonhap 20230907
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230907009600320?section=news
US lawmaker calls for end to all tech exports to Huawei, SMIC after chip breakthrough in new smartphone
SCMP 20230907
https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3233682/us-lawmaker-calls-end-all-tech-exports-huawei-smic-after-chip-breakthrough-new-smartphone
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
Residents critical of Japan's nuclear wastewater dumping
GDP 20230908
https://www.postguam.com/news/local/residents-critical-of-japans-nuclear-wastewater-dumping/article_adbc4464-4c5b-11ee-91b1-6b0822582689.html
Island Waves
US, Australia should use civil aid, not military, to woo Pacific Island states from China: Wargame
Breaking Defense 20230907
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/09/us-australia-should-use-civil-aid-not-military-to-woo-pacific-island-states-from-china-wargame/
You snooze you lose
PIT 20230907
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/you-snooze-you-lose
RSIPF, AFP to commence School Traffic Safety Awareness Program
Solomon Star 20230907
https://www.solomonstarnews.com/rsipf-afp-to-commence-school-traffic-safety-awareness-program/
US Peace Corps welcomes 9 new volunteer teachers
Matangi Tonga 20230907
https://matangitonga.to/2023/09/07/us-peace-corps-welcomes-9-new-volunteer-teachers
Kiribati vice president expresses serious concern over Japan's dumping of nuclear-contaminated wastewater
GT 20230907
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202309/1297729.shtml
Taiwan + SCS
New Taiwan aid signals death knell of 'strategic ambiguity'
Responsible Statecraft 20230907
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/china-taiwan-strategic-ambiguity/
Taiwan tracks 3 Chinese military ships around country
Taiwan News 20230907
khttps://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4991989
ASEAN falls silent on South China Sea
Jakarta Post 20230907
https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2023/09/07/asean-falls-silent-on-south-china-sea.html.
S.Korea's Yoon says rules-based order crucial in South China Sea
Reuters 20230907
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/skoreas-yoon-says-rules-based-order-crucial-south-china-sea-2023-09-07/
US must heed call to turn South China Sea into sea of peace, friendship and cooperation
China Military 20230907
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/CHINA_209163/TopStories_209189/16250459.html
Capabilities
Test Of Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile At Cape Canaveral Aborted
The Drive 20230906
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/test-of-dark-eagle-hypersonic-missile-at-cape-canaveral-aborted
Marines Considering Autonomous Systems for Almost Everything, General Says
USNI 20230906
https://news.usni.org/2023/09/06/marines-considering-autonomous-systems-for-almost-everything-general-says
Marine Corps leader eyes drone swarm launched from above, beneath waves
Defense News 20230907
https://www.defensenews.com/unmanned/2023/09/07/marine-corps-leader-eyes-drone-swarm-launched-from-above-beneath-waves/
Marines draw inspiration from drug runners for unmanned resupply boat
Defense News 20230907
https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2023/09/07/marines-draw-inspiration-from-drug-runners-for-unmanned-resupply-boat/
B-21 Raider Could Partner With Collaborative Drones Meant For Fighters
The Drive 20230906
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/b-21-raider-could-partner-with-collaborative-drones-meant-for-fighters
REVISITING THE HEDGE STRATEGY WITH RENEWED URGENCY
WOTR 20230907
https://warontherocks.com/2023/09/revisiting-the-hedge-strategy-with-renewed-urgency/
For Replicator to work, the Pentagon needs to directly help with production
Breaking Defense 20230907
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/09/for-replicator-to-work-the-pentagon-needs-to-directly-help-with-production/
CRS Report on Navy Large Unmanned Surface and Undersea Vehicles
USNI 20230907
https://news.usni.org/2023/09/07/report-on-navy-large-unmanned-surface-and-undersea-vehicles-13
China launches new remote sensing satellite
Xinhua 20230907
http://www.china.org.cn/china/2023-09/07/content_113216323.htm
Integrated resilient missile warning, tracking and defense
Space News 20230907
https://spacenews.com/integrated-resilient-missile-warning-tracking-and-defense/
Yoon says N. Korea's nuclear program is existential threat to Indo-Pacific
Yonhap 20230907
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230907004700315
Why building an effective Japan-U.S. kill chain will enhance defense
Japan Times 20230905
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2023/09/05/japan/japan-us-kill-chain/
Late and overweight frigates worth $45b may face cuts
AFR 20230907
https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/late-and-overweight-frigates-worth-45b-may-face-cuts-20230907-p5e2qr?btis
Thinking through the RAN’s surface combatant requirements
ASPI 20230907
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/thinking-through-the-rans-surface-combatant-requirements/
US raises alarm as Chinese platform corners market on global shipping logistics
SCMP 20230907
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3233734/us-raises-alarm-chinese-platform-corners-market-global-shipping-logistics
Spirit AeroSystems exec talks five new focus areas, $1 billion goal
Defense News 20230907
https://www.defensenews.com/air/2023/09/07/spirit-aerosystems-exec-talks-five-new-focus-areas-1-billion-goal/
Power
China’s Military Is Going Global
NYTimes 20230907
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/07/opinion/china-military-strategy-global.html
Real threat to world is the nation encircling the planet with its military bases
GT 20230907
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202309/1297789.shtml
Exercises
US Navy minesweeper docks in Japan's Ishigaki Island
Taiwan News 20230907
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4992322
US aircraft spies on China before military drill in East China Sea
GT 20230907
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202309/1297779.shtml