Pacific Winds 20231017
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
Leaders gather in China for smaller, greener Belt and Road summit
Reuters 20231016
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/leaders-gather-china-smaller-greener-belt-road-summit-2023-10-16/
China’s Belt and Road Forum crucial for unity at time of global disruption
GT 20231016
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202310/1299947.shtml
As Belt and Road Forum Convenes, Time to Rethink Narratives on China’s Economic Coercion
The Diplomat 20231016
https://thediplomat.com/2023/10/as-belt-and-road-forum-convenes-time-to-rethink-narratives-on-chinas-economic-coercion/
Fearing China, South Korea targets firms building Taiwan navy submarines
Reuters 20231016
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/fearing-china-south-korea-targets-contractors-taiwan-navy-submarines-2023-10-16/
IPEF supply chain agreement released
EAF 20231016
https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2023/10/16/ipef-supply-chain-agreement-released/
IPEF Release: https://www.commerce.gov/sites/default/files/2023-09/2023-09-07-IPEF-Pillar-II-Final-Text-Public-Release.pdf
US to Tighten Curbs on China’s Access to Advanced Chip Tech
Bloomberg 20231015
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-15/us-will-tighten-curbs-on-china-s-access-to-advanced-chip-tech
US tackles loopholes in curbs on AI chip exports to China
Reuters 20231016
https://www.reuters.com/technology/upcoming-us-rules-ai-chip-exports-aim-stop-workarounds-us-official-2023-10-15/
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
US negotiator expects to sign new deal with strategic Marshall Islands on Monday
Reuters 20231016
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-negotiator-expects-sign-new-deal-with-strategic-marshall-islands-monday-2023-10-16/
Micronesia supports PH for UN Security Council
Inquirer (PH) 20231016
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/220778/micronesia-supports-ph-for-un-security-council
U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam sends delegation to Republic of Marshall Islands, assuming expanded role as primary facilitator of longstanding relationship
DVIDs 20231016
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/455832/us-coast-guard-forces-micronesia-sector-guam-sends-delegation-republic-marshall-islands-assuming-expanded-role-primary-facilitator
Island Waves
Chinese premier holds talks with Papua New Guinean PM
Xinhua 20231016
https://english.news.cn/20231016/98737b438d804cfa9febb3f2102573da/c.html
Australia’s next challenge for Indigenous foreign policy
Lowy 20231016
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/australia-s-next-challenge-indigenous-foreign-policy
Planning ahead for Solomon Islands’ Pacific Games
ASPI 20231016
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/planning-ahead-for-solomon-islands-pacific-games/
Taiwan + SCS
China sends 10 military aircraft, 5 naval ships around Taiwan
Taiwan News 20231016
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5020757
South China Sea tensions roll on as China, Philippines clash over Scarborough Shoal
SCMP 20231016
https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3238043/global-impact-south-china-sea-tensions-roll-china-philippines-clash-over-scarborough-shoal
Philippines denounces China for 'dangerous and offensive' actions in South China Sea
Reuters 20231016
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-denounces-china-dangerous-offensive-actions-south-china-sea-2023-10-16/
Philippines Again Calls Out China For ‘Unsafe Actions’ in South China Sea
The Diplomat 20231016
https://thediplomat.com/2023/10/philippines-again-calls-out-china-for-unsafe-actions-in-south-china-sea/
Philippines condemned for serious violation of China's sovereignty in S.China Sea
GT 20231016
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202310/1299941.shtml
Two Chinese govt. ships enter Japan's territorial waters off Senkaku Islands
NHK 20231016
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20231016_18/
Capabilities
COCAINE CODFISH: HOW THE WAR ON DRUGS CAN INFORM THE FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL FISHING
WOTR 20231016
https://warontherocks.com/2023/10/cocaine-codfish-how-the-war-on-drugs-can-inform-the-fight-against-illegal-fishing/
Russian nuclear submarine SSBN Generalissimo Suvorov arrives at permanent base in Kamchatka
Navy Recognition 20231016
https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2023/october/13677-russian-nuclear-submarine-ssbn-generalissimo-suvorov-arrives-at-permanent-base-in-kamchatka.html
Japan Scrambles Fighters More than 400 Times in First Half of FY 2023
USNI 20231016
https://news.usni.org/2023/10/16/japan-scrambles-fighters-more-than-400-times-in-first-half-of-fy-2023
The Air Force is launching an era of transformation. Can it work?
Air Force Times 20231016
https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2023/10/16/the-air-force-is-launching-an-era-of-transformation-can-it-work/
AFP: Submarine acquisition set in latter part of modernization program
PNA 20231016
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1211856
N. Korea slams Japan's plan to move up U.S. missile purchase as 'arrogant choice'
Yonhap 20231016
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231016002351315?section=news
In China’s military ‘purge,’ final outcomes remain to be seen
Breaking Defense 20231016
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/10/in-chinas-military-purge-final-outcomes-remain-to-be-seen/
Power
Strategic Posture Review: Echoes of Dr. Strangelove
Responsible Statecraft 20231016
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/strategic-posture-commission-nuclear-weapons/
Exercises
US B-52 bomber to make rare landing on Korean Peninsula amid North’s threats
S&S 20231016
https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2023-10-16/b52-bomber-south-korea-landing-11720109.html
U.S. strategic bomber B-52 to land at S. Korean air base this week
Yonhap 20231016
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231016002700315
Japanese Air Interception Report Reveals: Frequent PLA Aerial Activities Challenge Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force
China Arms 20231016
https://www.china-arms.com/2023/10/china-aerial-activities-challenge-japan-air-force/
USN Fleet and Marine Tracker: Oct. 16, 2023
USNI 20231016
https://news.usni.org/2023/10/16/usni-news-fleet-and-marine-tracker-oct-16-2023