Pacific Winds 20230909
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
ASEAN Summit 2023 Will not Bring Breakthroughs in China-ASEAN relations
AIIA 20230908
https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutlook/asean-summit-2023-will-not-bring-breakthroughs-in-china-asean-relations/
Is the US getting Asia wrong?
The Hil 20230908
https://thehill.com/opinion/international/4193775-is-the-us-getting-asia-wrong/
Trudeau Says There’s No Room for Political Rapprochement With China
Bloomberg 20230907
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-07/trudeau-says-no-room-for-political-rapprochement-with-china
Philippines, Australia sign strategic partnership deal
PhilStar 20230908
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/09/08/2294780/philippines-australia-sign-strategic-partnership-deal
PM signs new strategic partnership agreement with the Philippines
ABC (AU) 20230908
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-08/pm-signs-new-strategic-partnership-agreement-with-philippines/102834180
PM Albanese in Manila: Building Partnerships for Supporting Democracy
AIAA 20230908
https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutlook/pm-albanese-in-manila-building-partnerships-for-supporting-democracy/
AUKUS deal not moving through US Congress as smoothly as hoped, senator warns
ABC (AU) 20230908
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-07/aukus-senate-commitee-hearing-washington-submarines/102824604
China-US military channels frozen, with no sign of a thaw: Pentagon
SCMP 20230908
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3233834/china-us-military-channels-frozen-no-sign-thaw-pentagon
2023 Camp David Summit Strengthened Allied Cooperation Against Indo–Pacific Threats
Heritage 20230908
https://www.heritage.org/asia/report/2023-camp-david-summit-strengthened-allied-cooperation-against-indo-pacific-threats
Regional summits a missed opportunity to mend Japan-China ties
Japan Times 20230908
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/08/japan/politics/china-fukushima-radioactive-water/
In Southeast Asia, Kamala Harris is at the center of White House efforts to counterbalance China
Asahi 20230908
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15000551
South Korean leader Yoon says China should do more to address North’s nuclear threat
SCMP 20230908
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3233853/south-korean-leader-yoon-says-china-should-do-more-address-norths-nuclear-threat
China-Russia cooperation thriving despite headwinds
Asia Times 20230908
https://asiatimes.com/2023/09/china-russia-cooperation-thriving-despite-headwinds/
Putin's Pacific party is over if Kim Jong Un is guest of honor
Nikkei 202030909
https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Putin-s-Pacific-party-is-over-if-Kim-Jong-Un-is-guest-of-honor
Defining ‘Responsible Behavior’ in Space Is a Growing Necessity
The Diplomat 2030907
https://thediplomat.com/2023/09/defining-responsible-behavior-in-space-is-a-growing-necessity/
China slams US’ unreasonable crackdown on Chinese tech firms, as Washington reportedly probes Huawei chip
GT 20230908
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202309/1297860.shtml
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
A double-edged sword: Guamanians have mixed feelings about missile defense system
PIT 20230908
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/a-double-edged-sword-guamanians-have-mixed-feelings-about-missile-defense-system
45-day comment period opens for new Marine buildup project
KUAM 20230908
https://www.kuam.com/story/49611474/45day-comment-period-opens-for-new-marine-buildup-project
Air Force test-launches unarmed nuclear missile with 3 warheads
Defense News 20230908
https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-air-force/2023/09/07/air-force-test-launches-unarmed-nuclear-missile-with-3-warheads/
Island Waves
Why is there a US-China power play for the Pacific Islands?
CNA (SG) 20230908
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/cna-correspondent/us-china-power-play-pacific-islands-3754931
Solomon Islands police deny China shipped guns, following Al Jazeera report
Al Jazeera 20230908
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/8/solomon-islands-police-deny-china-shipped-guns-following-al-jazeera-report
Australia, China in contest of gifts for Pacific Games in Solomon Islands
ABC (AU) 20230908
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-08/australia-china-in-contest-of-gifts-for-pacific-games/102831952
Leadership change creates new opportunities for Vanuatu–Australia security relationship
ASPI 20230908
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/leadership-change-creates-new-opportunities-for-vanuatu-australia-security-relationship/
Kalsakau Out as Top Vanuatu Court Weights in on No-Confidence Vote
The Diplomat 20230908
https://thediplomat.com/2023/09/kalsakau-out-as-top-vanuatu-court-weights-in-on-no-confidence-vote/
Marape: PNG no right to comment on abuses in West Papua
Radio NZ 20230908
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/497572/marape-png-no-right-to-comment-on-abuses-in-west-papua
Prime Minister Marape reveals reasons why PNG abstained from ULMWP bid for MSG membership
PINA 20230908
https://pina.com.fj/2023/09/08/prime-minister-marape-reveals-reasons-why-png-abstained-from-ulmwp-bid-for-msg-membership/
Forum Fisheries Council (FFC) agree on a distribution formula for funding under the US Tuna Treaty with Pacific Islands
Island Times 20230908
https://islandtimes.org/forum-fisheries-council-ffc-agree-on-a-distribution-formula-for-funding-under-the-us-tuna-treaty-with-pacific-islands/
Why the Philippines Needs to Work With the Pacific Island Nations
The Diplomat 20230908
https://thediplomat.com/2023/09/why-the-philippines-needs-to-work-with-the-pacific-island-nations/
The Real Needs of the Solomon Islanders: Beyond Geopolitical Tussle
Ocean Equity Research 20230904
https://oceanequityresearch.org/news/the-real-needs-of-the-solomon-islanders-beyond-geopolitical-tussle/
What the G20 can do for Small Island Developing States
EAF 20230908
https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2023/09/08/what-the-g20-can-do-for-small-island-developing-states/
Taiwan + SCS
Deterrence in Taiwan Is Failing
FP 20230908
https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/09/08/us-military-deterrence-china-taiwan-war-east-asia/
Deterrability: diverging US views
Taipei Times 20230909
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2023/09/09/2003805957
India’s Military Studying Options for Any China-Taiwan War
Bloomberg 20230908
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-08/india-s-military-studying-options-for-any-china-war-on-taiwan
India’s Conundrum in the Next Taiwan Strait Crisis
The Diplomat 20230907
https://thediplomat.com/2023/09/indias-conundrum-in-the-next-taiwan-strait-crisis/
Chinese destroyers confront Canadian warship in waters off Taiwan
CBC 2023908
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2261976131980
Taiwan tracks 4 Chinese military ships, 3 aircraft around nation
Taiwan News 20230908
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4993061
China repeats opposition to Philippines' grounded warship
Reuters 20230908
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-repeats-opposition-philippines-grounded-warship-2023-09-08/
China Coast Guard warns trespassing Philippine vessels off Ren’ai Jiao
GT 20230908
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202309/1297845.shtml
Philippines condemns Chinese harassment of supply boats to disputed atoll
Reuters 20230908
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-repeats-opposition-philippines-grounded-warship-2023-09-08/
Australia and the Philippines to run joint naval patrols through South China Sea
ABC (AU) 20230908
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-08/south-china-sea-joint-naval-patrols-philippines/102834466
US Military is Copying China's Island Base Strategy
Newsweek 20230907
https://www.newsweek.com/china-us-philippines-taiwan-reuters-batanes-1825315#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20military%20is%20looking,will%20view%20as%20%22hostile.%22
Capabilities
North Korea’s Diesel-Electric Ballistic Missile ‘Frankensub’ Emerges
The Drive 20230907
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/north-koreas-diesel-electric-ballistic-missile-frankensub-emerges
N. Korea unveils new 'tactical nuclear attack submarine'
Yonhap 20230908
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230908000653325?section=news
US, Japan, South Korea to ‘accelerate’ missile-warning timeline and plan more drills
S&S 20230908
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-09-08/north-korea-missile-warning-sharing-11303363.html
The US Navy is spending billions to stabilize vendors. Will it work?
Defense News 20230908
https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2023/09/08/the-us-navy-is-spending-billions-to-stabilize-vendors-will-it-work/
The Navy is drowning in data it doesn’t know what to do with
Defense One 20230908
https://www.defenseone.com/defense-systems/2023/09/navy-drowning-data-it-doesnt-know-what-do/390122/
Marines aim to accelerate Force Design modernization, if budget allows
Defense News 20230908
https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2023/09/08/marines-aim-to-accelerate-force-design-modernization-if-budget-allows/
Power
China Prefers Guns to Butter
FP 20230907
https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/09/07/china-economic-slowdown-pla-buildup-taiwan/
Actually, China's military isn't going global
Responsible Statecraft 2020908
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/china-military/
Real threat to world is the nation encircling the planet with its military bases
China Military 20230908
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/OPINIONS_209196/Opinions_209197/16250647.html
Exercises
US Reconnaissance Aircraft Nears Shanghai Coastline; PLA Intervention Suspected, Says Chinese Think Tank
China Arms 20230907
https://www.china-arms.com/2023/09/us-reconnaissance-aircraft-nears-shanghai-coastline-pla-intervene/
Japan-U.S.-Canada Trilateral Exercise
JMSDF 20230908
https://www.mod.go.jp/msdf/en/release/202309/20230908en.pdf
Events
U.S. Strategic Competition With China
CFR 11 September 2023 1:30 PM EDT
https://www.cfr.org/event/us-strategic-competition-china