Pacific Winds 20231015
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
Both sides will bring wish list to expected Vladimir Putin-Xi Jinping meeting next week
SCMP 20231014
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3237932/both-sides-will-bring-wish-list-expected-vladimir-putin-xi-jinping-meeting-next-week
China's PBC chief, US Treasury Secretary hold talks to make financial working group 'substantive'
GT 20231014
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202310/1299836.shtml
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
Court weighs appeal in Tarague detonation lawsuit
PDN 20231014
https://www.guampdn.com/news/court-weighs-appeal-in-tarague-detonation-lawsuit/article_22a037f2-6987-11ee-b9c2-8b929bff9982.html
Presidents meet
Manila Standard 20231015
https://manilastandard.net/gallery/news-in-photos/314380166/presidents-meet.html
Island Waves
Rabuka strengthens ties in Australia
FBCN 20231014
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/rabuka-strengthens-ties-in-australia/
Golden opportunity | Dr Prasad’s bold vision for US-Pacific Island relations
Fiji Times 20231014
https://www.fijitimes.com/golden-opportunity-dr-prasads-bold-vision-for-us-pacific-island-relations/
Vanuatu and Australia expanding health sector partnerships
The National (VU) 20231014
https://www.dailypost.vu/news/vanuatu-and-australia-expanding-health-sector-partnerships/article_72ec4d25-6681-5e05-b1e6-f2a0f0dcbeb0.html
Australia rejects proposal to recognise Aboriginal people in constitution
Guardian 20231014
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/oct/14/australia-rejects-proposal-to-recognise-aboriginal-people-in-constitution
Taiwan + SCS
China’s DF-1000 missile a threat: defense officials
Taipei Times 20231015
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/10/15/2003807718
Taiwan ‘Banks’ On Indian Military To Deter Chinese Invasion; Top Expert Bats For Boosting Indo-ROC Ties
Eurasian Times 20231013
https://www.eurasiantimes.com/taiwan-banks-on-indian-military-to-deter-chinese-invasion/
Capabilities
Can the Philippine Coast Guard Maintain Its Momentum?
The Diplomat 20231013
https://thediplomat.com/2023/10/can-the-philippine-coast-guard-maintain-its-momentum/
Philippines in historic US-backed military base expansion
Asia Times 20231014
https://asiatimes.com/2023/10/philippines-in-historic-us-backed-military-base-expansion/
Double Trouble! China’s Liaoning Aircraft Is Coming Back With Upgrades To Work With Shandong As PLA-N Asserts Power
Eurasian Times 2031013
https://www.eurasiantimes.com/double-trouble-chinas-liaoning-aircraft-is-coming-back-with/
Marine Corps exceeds its enlistment goal by 21 people
Military Times 20231013
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2023/10/13/marine-corps-exceeds-its-enlistment-goal-by-21-people/