Pacific Winds 20231016
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
Australia’s global reputation at risk after ‘inconceivable’ outcome
News AU 20231015
https://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/australian-economy/inconceivable-fijian-mp-warns-australia-would-lose-respect-of-neighbours-if-voice-fails/news-story/bedc51f06de49238ada0ebd809a9c463
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
Philippines, Micronesia to stress cooperation in maritime sector, security
GMA 20231016
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/885254/philippines-micronesia-to-stress-cooperation-in-maritime-sector-security/story/
Island Waves
The Case for Development Diplomacy in a Militarized Pacific
The Diplomat 20231013
https://thediplomat.com/2023/10/the-case-for-development-diplomacy-in-a-militarized-pacific/
PM departs for engagements in Hong Kong and China
Post Courier (PNG) 20231015
https://www.postcourier.com.pg/pm-departs-for-engagements-in-hong-kong-and-china/
Rabuka acknowledges key international partners
FBCN 20231015
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/rabuka-acknowledges-key-international-partners/
Taiwan + SCS
Peace in Strait key: UK, Swedish PMs
Taipei Times 20231015
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2023/10/15/2003807705
Capabilities
China launches new Yunhai remote sensing satellite
Space News 20231015
https://spacenews.com/china-launches-new-yunhai-remote-sensing-satellite/
'Not proud at all': Japan struggles to recruit for Self-Defense Forces
Japan Times 20231015
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/10/15/japan/sdf-recruitment-struggle/
Exercises
Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force, U.S. Marines Begin Joint Drill Focusing on Kyushu, Okinawa Regions
Yomiuri 20231015
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20231015-143313/