Pacific Winds 20231027
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
Top U.S., Chinese diplomats set to hold talks in Washington
Yonhap 20231027
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231027000200315?section=news
Mideast in focus as US, China meet to pave way for Biden-Xi summit
Reuters 20231026
https://www.reuters.com/world/mideast-focus-us-china-meet-pave-way-biden-xi-summit-2023-10-26/
U.S. and China need better understanding of each other's problems
Nikkei 20231026
https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/U.S.-and-China-need-better-understanding-of-each-other-s-problems
Biden and Australia's Albanese meet in DC to strengthen alliance
BBC 20231026
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67223607
In an uncertain world, the alliance enhances feelings of security
USSC 20231025
https://www.ussc.edu.au/in-an-uncertain-world-the-alliance-enhances-feelings-of-security
Delivering on the Next Generation of Innovation and Partnership with Australia
US White House 20231025
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/10/25/fact-sheet-delivering-on-the-next-generation-of-innovation-and-partnership-with-australia/
United States-Australia Joint Leaders’ Statement: Building an Innovation Alliance
US White House 20231025
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/10/25/united-states-australia-joint-leaders-statementbuilding-an-innovation-alliance/
AUKUS obstacle cleared as US Congress elects new House speaker
SBS (AU) 20231027
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/aukus-obstacle-cleared-as-us-congress-elects-new-house-speaker/b94t1pups
Rep. Courtney: Lawmakers cannot ‘fumble the ball’ on getting AUKUS provisions passed
Breaking Defense 20231026
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/10/rep-courtney-lawmakers-cannot-fumble-the-ball-on-getting-aukus-provisions-passed/
Sharper: AUKUS
CNAS 20231026
https://www.cnas.org/publications/commentary/sharper-aukus
Why AUKUS Is in Danger of Stalling
Hudson 20231025
https://www.hudson.org/defense-strategy/why-aukus-danger-stalling-john-lee
President Joe Biden issues a warning to Anthony Albanese ahead of his visit to China this week
Dail Mail 20231026
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12672753/President-Joe-Biden-issues-warning-Anthony-Albanese-ahead-visit-China-week.html
Joe Biden Issues Clear Warning to Anthony Albanese on the Kindness of Bullies Like Xi Jinping
Hudson 20231026
https://www.hudson.org/foreign-policy/joe-biden-issues-clear-warning-anthony-albanese-kindness-bullies-xi-jinping-john-lee
Biden pulls rank over China as Australia’s better ally in the Pacific
Brisbane Times 20231026
https://headtopics.com/au/biden-pulls-rank-over-china-as-australia-s-better-ally-in-47725697
Australia’s understanding of China ties should not be hijacked by US clichés
GT 20231026
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202310/1300673.shtml
Albanese’s US visit ‘awkward, disappointing’; Washington finding it 'hard to collude'
GT 20231026
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202310/1300693.shtml
Australian enterprises eye business revival in China as bilateral ties see 'warming' trends
GT 20231027
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202310/1300558.shtml
Canberra ‘will not oppose’ Beijing’s CPTPP trade-pact bid
SCMP 20231026
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3239166/china-australia-relations-anthony-albaneses-visit-canberra-will-not-oppose-beijings-cptpp-bid
The Australia–South Korea partnership is ripe for a refresh
ASPI 20231026
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-australia-south-korea-partnership-is-ripe-for-a-refresh/
As Violence Surges, Nations Seek U.S. Defense Pacts. Some Americans Are Wary.
NYTimes 20231026
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/26/us/politics/us-defense-alliances-israel-ukraine.html
No one paid attention to last week’s Belt and Road forum—and that’s bad for Xi
ASPI 20231026
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/no-one-paid-attention-to-last-weeks-belt-and-road-forum-and-thats-bad-for-xi/
China’s door will only open wider as West turns back on free trade
GT 20231026
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202310/1300638.shtml
China rushes to swap Western tech with domestic options as U.S. cracks down
Reuters 20231026
https://www.reuters.com/technology/china-rushes-swap-western-tech-with-domestic-options-us-cracks-down-2023-10-26/
China, US hold ‘substantive’ discussions in first meeting of Financial Working Group
GT 20231026
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202310/1300619.shtml
U.S. eyes 5-year timeline for China chip decoupling
Nikkei 20231026
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/U.S.-eyes-5-year-timeline-for-China-chip-decoupling
IN BRIEF: NEW CONTROLS ON CHIPS
WOTR 20231025
https://warontherocks.com/2023/10/in-brief-new-controls-on-chips/
Tightened US chip controls backfire on global players, causing more losses
GT 20231026
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202310/1300630.shtml
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
Kiribati atoll 2,000 km from Hawaii gets U.S. wharf as China eyes airport
Reuters 20231026
https://www.reuters.com/world/kiribati-atoll-2000-km-hawaii-gets-us-wharf-china-eyes-airport-2023-10-26/
Palau: the Key Backup of US Potential Military Operations Against China
SCSPI (Tweet) 20231026
https://x.com/SCS_PI/status/1717404826534035723
B-52s for AAFB (Guam) conduct BTF mission over SCS
Aircraft Spots (Tweet) 20231026
https://x.com/AircraftSpots/status/1717392250718863512
Island Waves
US, Aussies funding Google undersea internet cables for Pacific Islands, with geostrategic implications
Breaking Defense 20231026
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/10/us-aussies-funding-google-undersea-internet-cables-for-pacific-islands-with-geostrategic-implications/
French minister re-schedules Nouméa visit for talks to end of November
Radio NZ 20231026
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/501051/french-minister-re-schedules-noumea-visit-for-talks-to-end-of-november
COME JAPAN
Solomon Star 20231026
https://www.solomonstarnews.com/come-japan/
Japan's international Vice-Minister of Finance visits Tonga
Matangi Tonga 20231026
https://matangitonga.to/2023/10/26/japans-international-vice-minister-finance-visits-tonga
Taiwan + SCS
Taiwan says no sign Chinese invasion imminent amid war in Middle East
Taiwan News 20231026
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5027684
Taiwan Voters Must Choose Between 'War and Peace,' China Says
Newsweek 20231026
https://www.newsweek.com/china-taiwan-affairs-council-war-election-1838062
China Says Taiwan Government Risking ‘Dangerous War’
Defense Post 20231026
https://www.thedefensepost.com/2023/10/26/china-taiwan-risking-war/
China dispatches 15 military aircraft to Taiwan ADIZ on Thursday morning
Taiwan News 20231026
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5027857
INDOPACOM: Chinese Fighter Comes 10 Feet from B-52 in ‘Unsafe’ Nighttime Intercept
Air & Space 20231026
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/pentagon-chinese-fighter-b-52-nighttime-intercept/
Unprofessional Intercept of U.S. Aircraft over South China Sea
US IndoPaCom 20231026
https://www.pacom.mil/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/3569987/unprofessional-intercept-of-us-aircraft-over-south-china-sea/
Biden Warns China After Incidents Involving Philippine Ships
Bloomberg 20231026
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-26/biden-warns-china-not-to-attack-philippine-ships-after-incidents
Philippines to Take Multilateral Approach to South China Sea Tensions
The Diplomat 20231026
https://thediplomat.com/2023/10/philippines-to-take-multilateral-approach-to-south-china-sea-tensions/
Philippines mulls joint resupply missions with other countries
ABS-CBN 20231025
https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/25/23/afp-mulls-joint-resupply-missions-with-other-countries
Holding the Line Against China’s Maritime Bullying: The Philippines Sets a New Standard
CNAS 20231026
https://www.cnas.org/publications/commentary/holding-the-line-against-chinas-maritime-bullying-the-philippines-sets-a-new-standard
Philippines' unusual moves in South China Sea look too much like staged puppet show
China Military 20231026
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/OPINIONS_209196/Opinions_209197/16261822.html
China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to US Embassy’s remarks on Ren’ai Reef
GT 20231026
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202310/1300682.shtml
US urged to stop meddling in S.China Sea issues
GT 20231026
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202310/1300661.shtml
Why does China claim almost the entire South China Sea?
Al Jazeera 20231024
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/24/why-does-china-claim-almost-the-entire-south-china-sea
Capabilities
U.S. Worries About Escalation in Pacific as Chinese Military Steps Up Confrontation
WSJ 20231026
https://www.wsj.com/world/china/u-s-worries-about-escalation-in-pacific-as-chinese-military-steps-up-confrontation-5fc06662
US Navy And MDA Successfully Intercept Multiple Targets In IAMD Test
Naval News 20231026
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/10/us-navy-and-mda-successfully-intercept-multiple-targets-in-iamd-test/
US wants to build more arms with Pacific allies
Defense One 20231025
https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2023/10/us-wants-build-more-arms-pacific-allies/391531/
U.S. and Australia agree to cooperate with Japan on military drones
Nikkei 20231026
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Indo-Pacific/U.S.-and-Australia-agree-to-cooperate-with-Japan-on-military-drones
The Compelling Case For AUKUS Developing A Loyal Wingman Drone
The Drive 20231026
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/aukus-alliance-should-develop-armada-of-common-loyal-wingman-drones
Late US Submarine Delivery Shows Pitfalls for Partnership With Australia
Bloomberg 20231025
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-25/us-navy-sub-delivery-delay-shows-production-pitfalls-in-australia-deal
THE SINKING SUBMARINE INDUSTRIAL BASE
WOTR 20231026
https://warontherocks.com/2023/10/the-sinking-submarine-industrial-base/
Karlin Says U.S. Can Support AUKUS Submarine Builds
US DoD 20231025
https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3569119/karlin-says-us-can-support-aukus-submarine-builds/
As demand for arms booms, lack of modernization stymies weapons production
Defense One 20231025
https://www.defenseone.com/business/2023/10/demand-arms-booms-lack-modernization-stymies-weapons-production/391533/
China in a searing hypersonic material science lead
Asia Times 20231026
https://asiatimes.com/2023/10/china-in-a-searing-hypersonic-material-science-lead/
Power
Economic success morphs to security fear in China
Asia Times 20231026
https://asiatimes.com/2023/10/economic-success-morphs-to-security-fear-in-china/
Exercises
Taiwan monitors Chinese carrier group in Pacific
Reuters 20231026
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-says-chinese-carrier-group-crossed-bashi-channel-2023-10-26/
S. Korea, U.S. stage combined maritime drills in Yellow Sea
Yonhap 20231026
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231026003500315?section=news