Pacific Winds 20231003
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
South Korea urges UK to take military role in Pacific
The Times 20231001
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/south-korea-urges-uk-to-take-military-role-in-pacific-xlqb8b9pm
South Korea: America’s Forgotten Ally?
The Diplomat 20231002
https://thediplomat.com/2023/10/south-korea-americas-forgotten-ally/
Unification minister says N.K.'s vicious cycle of provocations, rewards 'no longer works' under Yoon administration
Yonhap 20231002
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231002001100315?section=news
China hopes US will 'do more things' conducive to dialogue
Reuters 20231002
https://www.reuters.com/world/china-hopes-us-will-do-more-things-conducive-dialogue-2023-10-02/
A new way forward for US–China relations
EAF 20231002
https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2023/10/02/a-new-way-forward-for-us-china-relations/
US warned China to expect updated export curbs in October-US official
Reuters 20231002
https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-warned-china-expect-updated-export-curbs-october-us-official-2023-10-02/
The gaping ‘national security’ hole in the world trade regime
EAF 20231002
https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2023/10/02/the-gaping-national-security-hole-in-the-world-trade-regime/
The State of China’s Semiconductor Industry
The Diplomat 20231002
https://thediplomat.com/2023/10/the-state-of-chinas-semiconductor-industry/
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
US deal with Marshall Islands lapses without renewal, but talks continue
SCMP 20231002
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3236569/us-deal-marshall-islands-lapses-without-renewal-talks-continue
Island Waves
Pacific yet to receive U.S aid promised by President Biden
PINA 20231002
https://pina.com.fj/2023/10/02/pacific-yet-to-receive-u-s-aid-promised-by-president-biden/
Rabuka to propose peace zone vision at PIF meeting
FBCN 20231002
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/rabuka-to-propose-a-peace-zone-vision-at-pif-meeting/
Fiji taps into the Chinese tourism market
FBCN 20231002
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/fiji-taps-into-the-chinese-tourism-market/
French criticism of nuclear ban treaty highlights Canberra’s dilemma
Lowy 20231002
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/french-criticism-nuclear-ban-treaty-highlights-canberra-s-dilemma
New Caledonia: Independence leader wins French Senate seat over Macron favourite
Lowy 20231003
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/new-caledonia-independence-leader-wins-french-senate-seat-over-macron-favourite
Morobe Reaches Milestone with Nadzab Airport Upgrade
Post Courier (PNG) 20231003
https://www.postcourier.com.pg/morobe-reaches-milestone-in-nadzab-airport-upgrade/
Japanese technology to boost environment resilience
Samoa Observer 20231002
https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/105958
Taiwan + SCS
In election year, Taiwan's national day becomes polarizing celebration
Reuters 20231002
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/election-year-taiwans-national-day-becomes-polarising-celebration-2023-10-02/
AIT director says keeping status quo good for Taiwan, Indo-Pacific
CNA (TW) 20231002
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202310020012
PLA Eastern Theater Command releases new short film on National Day, expressing hope for reunification across Taiwan Straits
GT 20231002
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202310/1299177.shtml
Taiwan, US eye new strategy: source
Taipei Times 20231003
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/10/03/2003807145
Taiwan Losing To China Would Have Dire Consequences For The United States
Federalist 20231002
https://thefederalist.com/2023/10/02/taiwan-losing-to-china-would-have-dire-consequences-for-the-united-states/
Former president to boycott 'Taiwan National Day,' cites anti-independence
Taiwan News 20231002
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5011651
China sends 6 military aircraft, 5 naval vessels around Taiwan
Taiwan News 20231002
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5011604
China's September incursions into Taiwan ADIZ up by 42% from August
Taiwan News 20231002
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5011824
‘Chinese boats block Philippine fishers in Panatag’
PhilStar 20231002
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/10/02/2300608/chinese-boats-block-philippine-fishers-panatag
Capabilities
Australian Army Shifting Priorities to Amphibious, Littoral Operations
USNI 20231002
https://news.usni.org/2023/10/02/australian-army-shifting-priorities-to-amphibious-littoral-operations
Coalition warfare requires coalition software
Breaking defense 20231002
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/10/coalition-warfare-requires-coalition-software/
Space Force goal of a multi-vendor space network called impractical
Space News 20231002
https://spacenews.com/space-force-goal-of-a-multi-vendor-space-network-called-impractical/
Power
Not Destined for War
Project Syndicate 20231002
https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/us-china-not-destined-for-war-by-joseph-s-nye-2023-10
Peak China may pose peak danger
Reuters 20231002
https://www.reuters.com/breakingviews/peak-china-may-pose-peak-danger-2023-10-02/
Exercises
Philippines, allies kick off naval drills amid Asia-Pacific tension
Reuters 20231002
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/philippines-allies-kick-off-naval-103851703.html
Participation in the Multilateral Exercise (Exercise SAMASAMA 2023) hosted by the U.S. and the Philippines
JMSDF 20231002
https://www.mod.go.jp/msdf/en/release/202310/20231002_2en.pdf
Marines send new Southeast Asia rotational force to the Philippines
S&S 20231002
https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2023-10-02/marine-rotational-force-southeast-asia-11563535.html
USN Fleet and Marine Tracker: Oct. 2, 2023
USNI 20231002
https://news.usni.org/2023/10/02/usni-news-fleet-and-marine-tracker-oct-2-2023
Events
Is U.S.–China Conflict Inevitable? A Debate Between Jake Werner and Michael Beckley
Responsible Statecraft 4 Oct 2023 1-2 PM EDT
https://quincyinst.org/event/is-u-s-china-conflict-inevitable-a-debate-between-jake-werner-and-michael-beckley/