Pacific Winds 20230912
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
Biden Forges Deeper Ties With Vietnam as China’s Ambition Mounts
NYTimes 20230910
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/10/us/politics/biden-vietnam-hanoi.html
Assessing the Bolstered U.S.-Vietnam Relationship
CFR 20230911
https://www.cfr.org/blog/assessing-bolstered-us-vietnam-relationship
Overcoming Differences, Looking to the Future: The Next Step for the US-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
The Diplomat 20230911
https://thediplomat.com/2023/09/overcoming-differences-looking-to-the-future-the-next-step-for-the-us-vietnam-comprehensive-strategic-partnership/
The real significance of Biden’s SE Asia trip
Asia Times 20230911
https://asiatimes.com/2023/09/the-real-significance-of-bidens-se-asia-trip/
India pushes China to the margins of the G20
Lowy 20230911
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/india-pushes-china-margins-g20
US expects Blinken will host China's top diplomat Wang Yi before year-end
Reuters 20230911
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-expects-blinken-will-host-chinas-top-diplomat-wang-yi-before-year-end-2023-09-11/
A note to Biden admin: Rhetoric no help to get China-US relations ‘right’
GT 20230911
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202309/1297984.shtml
Australia, Philippines Commit to Strategic Partnership, Pledge Joint Patrols
USNI 20230911
https://news.usni.org/2023/09/11/australia-philippines-commit-to-strategic-partnership-pledge-joint-patrols
Australia-Philippines pact takes hard new aim at China
Asia Times 20230911
https://asiatimes.com/2023/09/australia-philippines-pact-takes-hard-new-aim-at-china/
Biden’s Indo-Pacific economic plan must be stronger if it hopes to counter China: report
SCMP 20230911
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3234189/bidens-indo-pacific-economic-initiative-must-be-strengthened-if-it-hopes-counter-china-report
Jump-starting U.S. Trade and Economic Engagement in the Indo-Pacific
Asia Society 20230911
https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/jump-starting-us-trade-and-economic-engagement-indo-pacific
Biden Showcases Boeing, Chip Deals as US and Vietnam Draw Closer
Bloomberg 20230911
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-11/biden-showcases-boeing-chip-deals-as-us-and-vietnam-draw-closer
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
There should be a real public hearing on military buildup controversies
PDN 20230911
https://www.guampdn.com/opinion/lotz-there-should-be-a-real-public-hearing-on-military-buildup-controversies/article_614bf466-4f8b-11ee-b508-ff9406b1094d.html
Applying leverage to Uncle Sam
PIT 20230911
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/applying-leverage-to-uncle-sam
Island Waves
PNG leader Marape says Papua human rights comments were not his
Radio NZ 20230911
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/497747/png-leader-marape-says-papua-human-rights-comments-were-not-his
PM: West Papua Statement Unauthorized
Post Courier (PNG) 20230911
https://www.postcourier.com.pg/pm-west-papua-statement-unauthorised/
Jakarta’s Security Minister seeks extra US$4m to boost Pacific campaign against Papua ‘misinformation’
APR 20230911
https://asiapacificreport.nz/2023/09/11/jakartas-security-minister-seeks-extra-us4m-to-boost-pacific-campaign-against-papua-misinformation/
Cabinet approves grant aid from Japan
FBCN 20230911
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/cabinet-approves-grant-aid-from-japan/
Chinese doctors contribute to PNG's medical progress
Xinhua 20230911
https://english.news.cn/20230911/95f4c64b0240495b8b7c37cd229725b8/c.html
Exhibition goods from Vanuatu being shipped to China for CIIE
Vanuatu 20230911
https://english.news.cn/20230911/0f825ca6cabe489db301f44d5f6ed5e6/c.html
Time to renew Australia’s police-to-police connections in the Pacific
ASPI 20230912
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/time-to-renew-australias-police-to-police-connections-in-the-pacific/
Ambassador Yoshiaki gives assurance of ALPS safety
Solomon Star 20230911
https://www.solomonstarnews.com/ambassador-yoshiaki-gives-assurance-of-alps-safety/
Pacific states 'bowing to China' over Fukushima issue
Radio NZ 20230912
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/programmes/datelinepacific/audio/2018906474/pacific-states-bowing-to-china-over-fukushima-issue
PCC General Secretary warns Pacific household to be wary of “Indo-Pacific tug-of-war”
PINA 20230911
https://pina.com.fj/2023/09/11/pcc-general-secretary-warns-pacific-household-to-be-wary-of-indo-pacific-tug-of-war/
Island Nations Hope for Court’s Help on Climate’s Effects
NYTimes 20230911
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/11/world/asia/island-nations-ocean-court-climate.html
Taiwan + SCS
Biden Doubts China Able to Invade Taiwan Amid Economic Woes
Bloomberg 20230910
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-10/biden-doubts-china-capacity-to-invade-taiwan-amid-economic-woes
China's top political advisor urges uniting compatriots at home, abroad for national reunification
Xinhua 20230911
https://english.news.cn/20230911/94b5edba11034b66a6e5a6cff8eebb0f/c.html
Resolving Taiwan question is responsibility of Chinese people, not subject to any external interference: Chinese FM
GT 20230911
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202309/1297975.shtml
Why Does the United States Oppose Taiwanese Independence?
The Diplomat 20230909
https://thediplomat.com/2023/09/why-does-the-united-states-oppose-taiwanese-independence/
How China could use generative AI to manipulate the globe on Taiwan
Defense One 20230910
https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2023/09/how-china-could-use-generative-ai-manipulate-globe-taiwan/390147/
Frustrated China steps up warship and fighter plane activity around Taiwan
Guardian 20230911
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/11/china-military-warship-fighter-plane-activity-around-taiwan
PLA aircraft carrier Shandong makes Taiwan ‘show of force’ days after US, Canadian warships cross strait
SCMP 20230911
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3234138/pla-aircraft-carrier-shandong-makes-taiwan-show-force-days-after-us-canadian-warships-cross-strait
Taiwan tracks 26 Chinese military aircraft, 13 ships around nation
Taiwan News 20230911
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4995243
PLA aircraft trace east of median line
Taipei Times 20230911
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/09/11/2003806080
IT’S TIME TO BUILD COMBINED FORWARD OPERATING BASE SIERRA MADRE
WOTR 20230911
https://warontherocks.com/2023/09/its-time-to-build-combined-forward-operating-base-sierra-madre/
Capabilities
Five teams to change how US Air, Space forces prepare to fight China
Defense News 20230911
https://www.defensenews.com/air/2023/09/11/five-teams-to-change-how-us-air-space-forces-prepare-to-fight-china/
Kendall: Major DAF Review to Focus on 5 Key Functions with Recommendations by January
Air & Space 20230911
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/kendall-daf-readiness-review-5-areas/
Kendall outlines China threat in stark detail, offers blueprint for effective response
USAF 20230911
https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3521976/kendall-outlines-china-threat-in-stark-detail-offers-blueprint-for-effective-re/
U.S. Marines shifting focus to China, threat is "real": top general
Kyodo 20230911
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/95ade956128c-us-marines-shifting-focus-to-china-threat-is-real-top-general.html
Can’t See It, Can’t Shoot It- Why We Require Overhead Persistent Sensors
MDAA 20230911
https://missiledefenseadvocacy.org/alert/cant-see-it-cant-shoot-it-why-we-require-overhead-persistent-sensors/
The Rise Of Fury
The Drive 20230911
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/the-rise-of-fury
Boeing nabs DARPA contract for hypersonic interceptor testing
Breaking Defense 20230911
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/09/boeing-nabs-darpa-contract-for-hypersonic-interceptor-testing/
Geost payloads selected for Space Development Agency satellites
Space News 20230911
https://spacenews.com/geost-payloads-selected-for-space-development-agency-satellites/
As DoD readies new commercial space strategies, industry frets funding gap
Breaking Defense 20230911
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/09/as-dod-readies-new-commercial-space-strategies-industry-frets-funding-gap/
After Mobility Guardian, Minihan’s Advice For His Troops: ‘Be Demanding of Me’
Air & Space 20230911
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/minihan-mobility-guardian-lessons/
‘Silent Swarm’: US Navy seeking electromagnetic spectrum tech crossed with unmanned
Breaking Defense 20230911
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/09/silent-swarm-us-navy-seeking-electromagnetic-spectrum-tech-crossed-with-unmanned/
New Zealand seeks new ships to replace ‘majority’ of naval fleet
Defense News 20230911
https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2023/09/11/new-zealand-seeks-new-ships-to-replace-majority-of-naval-fleet/
Hundreds of Airmen Stuck Waiting To Start Pilot Training As Shortage Persists
Air & Space 20230911
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/airmen-waiting-pilot-training-shortage/
Air Force to fall nearly 150 pilots short of annual training goal
Defense News 20230911
https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-air-force/2023/09/11/air-force-to-fall-nearly-150-pilots-short-of-annual-training-goal/
Power
U.S. Strategic Competition With China
CFR (YouTube) 20230911
https://www.cfr.org/event/us-strategic-competition-china
U.S. DIPLOMACY AFTER THE RUSSO-UKRAINIAN WAR
WOTR 20230911
https://warontherocks.com/2023/09/u-s-diplomacy-after-the-russia-ukraine-war/
Exercises
China sails Shandong aircraft carrier into West Pacific: Taiwan military
CNA (TW) 20230911
https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202309110006
Taiwan says Chinese carrier group in Western Pacific for training
Reuters 20230911
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-says-chinese-carrier-group-western-pacific-training-2023-09-11/
China's aircraft carrier Shandong sails past Taiwan island for second far sea drill of the year, two days after US and Canadian warships' provocative Straits transit
GT 20230911
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202309/1297981.shtml
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Strike Group Operating Again Near Japan
USNI 20230911
https://news.usni.org/2023/09/11/chinese-aircraft-carrier-strike-group-operating-again-near-japan
USN Fleet and Marine Tracker: Sept. 11, 2023
USNI 20230911
https://news.usni.org/2023/09/11/usni-news-fleet-and-marine-tracker-sept-11-2023