Pacific Winds 20230910
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
Biden takes advantage of Putin and Xi’s absence on G20’s first day
Politico 20230909
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/09/biden-takes-putin-xi-g20-00114870
A New Era Is Dawning in U.S.-Vietnam Relations
The Diplomat 20230909
https://thediplomat.com/2023/09/a-new-era-is-dawning-in-u-s-vietnam-relations/
Vietnam won't become the 'next Philippines' in US strategy
GT 20230909
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202309/1297866.shtml
G-20 summit kicks off in India amid split over Russian war in Ukraine
Kyodo 20230909
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/62c69510859d-update1-g-20-summit-kicks-off-in-india-amid-split-over-russian-war-in-ukraine.html
In Southeast Asia, VP Kamala Harris Is at the Center of US Efforts to Counter China
The Diplomat 20230908
https://thediplomat.com/2023/09/in-southeast-asia-vp-kamala-harris-is-at-the-center-of-us-efforts-to-counter-china/
North Korea marks founding day with parade, diplomatic exchanges
Reuters 20230909
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-marks-founding-day-with-parade-diplomatic-exchanges-2023-09-09/
Xi Jinping hails ‘new era’ in China’s ties with North Korea amid rising tensions in region
SCMP 20230909
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3233989/xi-jinping-hails-new-era-chinas-ties-north-korea-amid-rising-tensions-region
S. Korea’s Yoon Reorders ‘South Korea-China-Japan’ Wording
Yomiuri 20230910
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defense-security/20230910-135584/
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
Arkansas Marshallese community concerned about ongoing treaty renegotiation with U.S.
Arkansas advocate 20230908
https://arkansasadvocate.com/2023/09/08/arkansas-marshallese-community-concerned-about-ongoing-treaty-renegotiation-with-u-s/
Island Waves
Pacific Island states | Geostrategic challenges
Fiji Times 20230909
https://www.fijitimes.com/pacific-island-states-geostrategic-challenges/
Consul Sees Potential for 500,000 Chinese Tourists Annually
Daily Post 20230909
https://www.dailypost.vu/news/consul-sees-potential-for-500-000-chinese-tourists-annually/article_39d65fb5-74e2-5b60-a152-75e138824c46.html
Fukushima: is the wastewater safe?
Fiji Times 20230909
https://www.fijitimes.com/fukushima-is-the-wastewater-safe/
Taiwan + SCS
US House panel plans Taiwan war game with Wall Street executives
FT 20230908
https://www.ft.com/content/53fd65a6-31ac-40f9-9201-ae9f15257f9f
US, Canadian warships transit Taiwan Strait in latest joint mission
SCMP 20230909
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3233998/us-canadian-warships-transit-taiwan-strait-latest-joint-mission
China claims ownership of the Taiwan Strait. Canada just sailed a warship through it
CBC 20230909
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/canada-taiwan-strait-ownership-1.6961816
Taiwan tracks 6 Chinese military aircraft and 5 ships around nation
Taiwan News 20230909
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4994220
In cat and mouse game, Philippines resupplies troops in South China Sea atoll
Reuters 20230909
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/cat-mouse-game-philippines-resupplies-troops-south-china-sea-atoll-2023-09-09/
Capabilities
Gaining Ground in the Pacific: The US Army’s Role in Campaigning to Deter China
Hudson (YouTube) 20230908
https://www.hudson.org/events/gaining-ground-pacific-us-army-role-campaigning-against-china
CSAF issues warning of PLA recruitment of US Air Force members, veterans
USAF 20230908
https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3520635/csaf-issues-warning-of-pla-recruitment-of-us-air-force-members-veterans/