Pacific Winds 20231009

Oct 08, 2023

Alliances

US senators defy backlash at home to test China’s engagement first-hand
SCMP 20231008
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3237169/us-senators-defy-backlash-home-test-chinas-engagement-first-hand

US delegation 'tests China's stance' by raising concerned issues
GT 20231008
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202310/1299453.shtml

US congressional delegation should seize the chance to attentively listen to the Chinese side
GT 20231008
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202310/1299405.shtml

GOP lawmaker Gallagher shows 'most barbaric side of US politics' by hyping up 'China threats' to Wall Streets
GT 20231008
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202310/1299455.shtml

Washington and Wall Street need to speak same language on China threats
NYPost 20231007
https://nypost.com/2023/10/07/washington-dc-wall-street-must-communicate-on-china-threats/

US's Indo-Pacific Strategy brings instability only
China Military 20231008
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/OPINIONS_209196/Opinions_209197/16257081.html

The Growing China-North Korea-Russia Axis and South Korea’s Response
The Diplomat 20231006
https://thediplomat.com/2023/10/the-growing-china-north-korea-russia-axis-and-south-koreas-response/

Asia-Pacific be vigilant against so-called Competitive Regionalism
China Military 20231008
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/OPINIONS_209196/Opinions_209197/16256960.html

From ashes to action
MIJ 20231005
https://marshallislandsjournal.com/from-ashes-to-action/

BRI projects facilitate social economic development in PNG as bilateral ties remain steadfast: Chinese ambassador
GT 20231008
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202310/1299426.shtml

Gov’t looks at bringing another Telecommunication Company and Undersea Cable
SIBC 20231007
https://www.sibconline.com.sb/govt-looks-at-bringing-another-telecommunication-company-and-undersea-cable/

Taiwan Coast Guard vessel sets sail for 60-day Pacific patrol
CNA (TW) 20231007
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202310070012

Centering Climate Change in the China-US Competition
The Diplomat 20231007
https://thediplomat.com/2023/10/centering-climate-change-in-the-china-us-competition/

Japan boosting SDF presence in southwestern area of Kyushu
Japan Times 20231008
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/10/08/japan/politics/sdf-boosting-presence-kyushu/

Hackers seek election division: officials
Taipei Times 20231009
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2023/10/09/2003807413

Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy: A Strategic Triumph
National Interest 20231008
https://nationalinterest.org/feature/taiwan%E2%80%99s-new-southbound-policy-strategic-triumph-206896

Philippine military rejects Beijing’s claims in South China Sea
Taiwan News 20231008
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5016046

Never underestimate China's determination to defend its sovereignty in the South China Sea
China Military 20231008
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/OPINIONS_209196/Opinions_209197/16257107.html

Mutual Defense Treaty must be the last option
Manila Times 20231009
https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/10/09/opinion/editorial/mutual-defense-treaty-must-be-the-last-option/1913863

U.S. expert redoubles calls for sturdier deterrence against N. Korean ICBM threats
Yonhap 20231008
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231007000800315?section=news