Pacific Winds 20231102
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
China again stresses 'road to San Francisco cannot rely on autopilot,' avoiding confirming San Francisco summit
GT 20231101
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1301023.shtml
China Agrees to Arms-Control Talks With U.S.
WSJ 20231101
https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/china-agrees-to-arms-control-talks-with-u-s-87a44b38
Albanese to Be First Australian Prime Minister to Visit China Since 2016
VoA 20231101
https://www.voanews.com/a/albanese-to-be-first-australian-prime-minister-to-visit-china-since-2016/7336683.html
China relations: The Indo-Pacific ‘fence’ is softening at the edges
Straits Times 20231102
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/china-relations-the-indo-pacific-fence-is-softening-at-the-edges
Japan envisions 'quasi-alliance' with Philippines
Nikkei 20231101
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/Japan-envisions-quasi-alliance-with-Philippines
Japan to Provide Defense Equipment to Philippines; Patrol Boats, Radars, Drones Have Deterrence Against China in Mind
Yomiuri 29231101
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defense-security/20231101-147167/
Japan’s implementation of OSA framework with Manila is anti-peace, a cause for concern
GT 20231101
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1301007.shtml
By essentially doing Washington's bidding, Manila walks a very dangerous tightrope
China Military 20231101
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/OPINIONS_209196/Opinions_209197/16263806.html
How AUKUS Plus could reshape the Indo-Pacific
Asia Times 20231101
https://asiatimes.com/2023/11/how-aukus-plus-could-reshape-the-indo-pacific/
WHY THE PHILIPPINES AND INDONESIA HAVE WARMED TO AUKUS
9Dashline 20231101
https://www.9dashline.com/article/why-the-philippines-and-indonesia-have-warmed-to-aukus
Biden taps top aide on Asia affairs to serve as deputy secretary of State
The Hill 20231101
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4287028-biden-kurt-campbell-aide-asia-deputy-secretary-of-state/
Biden taps Asia czar as Blinken’s deputy
RFA 20231101
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/kurt-campbell-state-11012023115658.html
Long-time ‘Asia hand’ Kurt Campbell nominated for No 2 at US State Department
SCMP 20231102
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3240023/long-time-asia-hand-kurt-campbell-nominated-no-2-us-state-department
US-China relations: Xiangshan security conference delegates suggest ways to build trust
SCMP 20231101
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3239965/us-china-relations-xiangshan-security-conference-delegates-suggest-ways-build-trust
US will find itself alone if it tries to divide region
China Daily 20231101
https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202311/01/WS65419994a31090682a5ebc44.html
U.S. lawmaker submits bill calling for Pentagon report on allies' defense 'burden sharing'
Yonhap 20231101
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231101001300315?section=news
Indo-Pacific Bidenomics: The Emergence of a New Economic Order
The Diplomat 20231101
https://thediplomat.com/2023/11/indo-pacific-bidenomics-the-emergence-of-a-new-economic-order/
APEC summit: for trade to flourish, US and China must lead global peacemaking efforts
SCMP 20231101
https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3239839/apec-summit-trade-flourish-us-and-china-must-lead-global-peacemaking-efforts
Deciphering the Changing Contours of the China-US Chip War
The Diplomat 20231031
https://thediplomat.com/2023/10/deciphering-the-changing-contours-of-the-china-us-chip-war/
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
CNMI considers Covenant's 902 talks with The White House
KUAM 20231101
https://www.kuam.com/story/49927204/cnmi-considers-covenants-902-talks-with-the-white-house
Island Waves
Fiji’s stance on global resolutions prioritises sovereignty of UN-member States – PM Rabuka
Fiji Times 20231101
https://www.fijitimes.com/fijis-stance-on-global-resolutions-prioritises-sovereignty-of-un-member-states-pm-rabuka/
China sending more police, donating equipment including drones to Solomon Islands for Pacific Games
ABC (AU) 20231101
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-01/china-sending-more-police-to-solomon-islands-for-pacific-games/103048778
Australia upgrades RSIPF’s communications network
SIBC 20231101
https://www.sibconline.com.sb/australia-upgrades-rsipfs-communications-network/
Paris-based US diplomat concludes French Pacific tour, stresses 'vital stakes' at play
Radio NZ 20231101
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/501426/paris-based-us-diplomat-concludes-french-pacific-tour-stresses-vital-stakes-at-play
How Asia-Pacific States Voted on the UN’s Israel-Palestine Resolution
The Diplomat 20231102
https://thediplomat.com/2023/11/how-asia-pacific-states-voted-on-the-uns-israel-palestine-resolution/
Pacific for Peace?
Post Courier (PNG) 20231101
https://www.postcourier.com.pg/pacific-for-peace/
“We are not trying to impress anyone,” says PM after Tonga rejects UN humanitarian resolution
Matangi Tonga 20231101
https://matangitonga.to/2023/11/01/we-are-not-trying-impress-anyone-says-pm-after-tonga-rejects-un-humanitarian-resolution
Pacific Partnership 2023 Returns to Fiji
USN PacFlt 20231031
https://www.cpf.navy.mil/Newsroom/News/Article/3575292/pacific-partnership-2023-returns-to-fiji/
Taiwan + SCS
In Australia, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Appeals to Shared Values
The Diplomat 20231031
https://thediplomat.com/2023/10/in-australia-taiwans-foreign-minister-appeals-to-shared-values/
Taiwan intelligence chief accuses China of waging ‘smokeless war’
Taiwan News 20231101
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5031353
Taiwan prepared to respond to any Chinese attack
Taiwan News 20231101
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5031052
Why Xi’s not likely itching for a Taiwan war
Asia Times 20231101
https://asiatimes.com/2023/11/why-xis-not-likely-itching-for-a-taiwan-war/
PLA carrier Shandong's drill near Taiwan island joined by additional aviation, naval forces
GT 20231101
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1301009.shtml
China sends 43 military aircraft, 7 navy ships around Taiwan
Taiwan News 20231101
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5030963
China’s forces shadow a Philippine navy ship near disputed shoal, sparking new exchange of warnings
AP 20231031
https://apnews.com/article/philippines-scarborough-shoal-south-china-sea-disputes-8bd563cd4eeace571e3ef32174c3fbe3
China's coast guard urges Japanese vessels to halt illegal actions in waters near islands
Reuters 20231101
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinas-coast-guard-urges-japanese-vessels-halt-illegal-actions-waters-near-2023-11-01/
China, Japan coastguard ships in another face-off near disputed Diaoyu Islands
SCMP 20231101
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3239982/china-japan-coastguard-ships-another-face-near-disputed-diaoyu-islands
Capabilities
Space Force Component Strengthens U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
AFCEA 20231101
https://www.afcea.org/signal-media/space-force-component-strengthens-us-indo-pacific-command
Black Hawk Helicopters on Accelerated Delivery to Australia
US DoD 20231031
https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3575389/black-hawk-helicopters-on-accelerated-delivery-to-australia/
Navy takes early steps with Australian, UK vendors on shared sub work
Defense News 20231101
https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2023/11/01/navy-takes-early-steps-with-australian-uk-vendors-on-shared-sub-work/
Australian strategic planning would benefit from net assessments
ASPI 20231101
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australian-strategic-planning-would-benefit-from-net-assessments/
Let’s get behind an Australian merchant navy
ASPI 20231101
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/lets-get-behind-an-australian-merchant-navy/
Army gets its hands on new high-power microwave prototype from Epirus
Breaking Defense 20231101
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/11/army-gets-its-hands-on-new-high-power-microwave-prototype-from-epirus/
US Hypersonic Weapons Program Plagued by Repeated Failures, Fueling Doubts about Technical Prowess and Project Oversight
China Arms 20231101
https://www.china-arms.com/2023/11/us-hypersonic-weapons-plagued-by-repeated-failures/
Power
Thoughts in The Art of War inspires contemporary China’s defense policies
GT 20231101
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1301002.shtml
China's military ambitions are mostly regional, not global — for now
Axios 20231101
https://www.axios.com/2023/11/01/china-military-ambitions-asia
Exercises
People’s Liberation Air Force Drill with Chinese Carrier Shandong
USNI 20231101
https://news.usni.org/2023/11/01/peoples-liberation-air-force-drill-with-chinese-carrier-shandong
III Marine Expeditionary Force, JGSDF Western Army Complete Exercise Resolute Dragon 23 FTX
US IndoPaCom 20231031
https://www.pacom.mil/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/3575536/iii-marine-expeditionary-force-jgsdf-western-army-complete-exercise-resolute-dr/