Pacific Winds 20231103
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
U.S., China in basic agreement to hold summit: White House official
Kyodo 20231102
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/20cdc0cc9fc3-us-china-in-basic-agreement-to-hold-summit-white-house-official.html
China, US to hold arms control and non-proliferation consultations
GT 20231102
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1301107.shtml
US says to hold climate talks with China in California ahead of COP28
SCMP 20231103
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3240146/us-says-hold-climate-talks-china-california-ahead-cop28
Global crises build common ground for China-US cooperation
Think China 20231102
https://www.thinkchina.sg/global-crises-build-common-ground-china-us-cooperation
U.S. remains focused on Indo-Pacific despite other global challenges -officials
Reuters 20231102
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-remains-focused-indo-pacific-despite-other-global-challenges-officials-2023-11-02/
Blinken's 'Indo-Pacific' tour suggests 'fusty bloc politics' around China's neighborhood
GT 20231102
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1301100.shtml
Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink And Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu On the Secretary’s Upcoming Travel to Japan, Republic of Korea, and India
US DoS 20231102
https://www.state.gov/assistant-secretary-for-east-asian-and-pacific-affairs-daniel-j-kritenbrink-and-assistant-secretary-for-south-and-central-asian-affairs-donald-lu-on-the-secretarys-upcoming-travel-to-japan/
Secretary of Defense Travel to India, Republic of Korea, Indonesia
iUS DoD 20231102
https://www.defense.gov/News/Advisories/Advisory/Article/3576860/secretary-of-defense-travel-to-india-republic-of-korea-indonesia/
Pentagon chief to visit S. Korea this month for annual defense ministerial talks
Yonhap 20231102
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231102011500315?section=news
Campbell’s new nomination signifies US continued focus on China containment
GT 20231102
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1301109.shtml
Albanese's visit to China offers propaganda for Xi Jinping as Beijing seeks to mend western ties
ABC (AU) 20231103
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-03/australia-prime-minister-albanese-china-trip-xi-jinping-analysis/103056546
Openly discussing differences can help stabilise Australia–China relations
ASPI 20231102
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/openly-discussing-differences-can-help-stabilise-australia-china-relations/
The ‘drums of war’ are receding, but Anthony Albanese still faces many uncertainties on his trip to China
The Conversation 20231102
https://theconversation.com/the-drums-of-war-are-receding-but-anthony-albanese-still-faces-many-uncertainties-on-his-trip-to-china-216727
Can Australia regain strategic maturity to return a ‘balance’ strategy with China, US?
GT 20231102
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1301099.shtml
US lawmakers urge sanctions on Hong Kong justice officials
RFA 20231102
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/hong-kong-sanctions-11022023111001.html
Fumio Kishida's 'gift packs' for Southeast Asia are ominous
GT 20231102
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1301136.shtml
Why the Philippines is exiting the Belt and Road
Asia Times 20231102
https://asiatimes.com/2023/11/why-the-philippines-is-exiting-the-belt-and-road/
Economic Ties 'Underpin' US Approach To Asia-Pacific: Yellen
Barron’s 20231102
https://www.barrons.com/news/economic-ties-underpin-us-approach-to-asia-pacific-yellen-400bd0f0
Yellen: Indo-Pacific allies should not have to choose between US, China
Reuters 20231102
https://www.reuters.com/markets/yellen-us-committed-boosting-trade-investment-with-indo-pacific-2023-11-02/
Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on the Biden Administration’s Economic Approach Toward the Indo-Pacific
US DoTreas 20231102
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1872
U.S. should shed China fantasies ahead of Biden-Xi summit at APEC
Nikkei 20231103
https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Comment/U.S.-should-shed-China-fantasies-ahead-of-Biden-Xi-summit-at-APEC
U.S. farm leaders, visiting China, talk up agriculture trade
Reuters 20231102
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-farm-leaders-visiting-china-talk-up-agriculture-trade-2023-11-02/
US official delegation to attend China’s import fair for first time, latest sign of stabilizing ties
GT 20231102
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1301103.shtml
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
21st SOPS, Detachment 2 keeps Andersen covered
USAF AAFB 20231102
https://www.andersen.af.mil/News/Features/Article/3576637/21st-sops-detachment-2-keeps-andersen-covered/
Soldiers fanning out from Oahu to Palau for readiness exercise underway this week
S&S 20231101
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-11-02/army-hawaii-pacific-readiness-exercise-11914097.html
Ayuyu: We need Chinese tourists
Marianas Variety 20231102
https://www.saipantribune.com/news/local/ayuyu-we-need-chinese-tourists/article_c3b45454-7894-11ee-8cf9-53718951474e.html
Navy launches RMI services
MIJ 20231102
https://marshallislandsjournal.com/navy-launches-rmi-services/
Guam conference tackles security, sovereignty and environmental challenges
PIT 20231102
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/guam-conference-tackles-security-sovereignty-and-environmental-challenges
Island Waves
New data shows US topped China ‘Belt and Road’ spending in Pacific Islands by 2021
Breaking Defense 20231102
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/11/new-data-shows-us-topped-china-belt-and-road-spending-in-pacific-islands-by-2021/
Could migration be Canberra’s trump card in the Pacific?
Radio NZ 20231102
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/501513/could-migration-be-canberra-s-trump-card-in-the-pacific
China wants direct air link with French Polynesia - Tahiti-based Consul
Radio NZ 20231102
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/501512/china-wants-direct-air-link-with-french-polynesia-tahiti-based-consul
JICA Reinforces Ramu Grid Transmission System
Post Courier (PNG) 20231102
https://www.postcourier.com.pg/jica-reinforces-ramu-grid-transmission-system/
Australia Gives Two Military Aircrafts to PNGDF
Post Courier (PNG) 20231102
https://www.postcourier.com.pg/australia-gives-two-military-aircrafts-to-pngdf/
Fiji in 6th round of IPEF talks
Fiji Times 20231102
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/?more=2
MRD welcomes JAAS delegation from China
Solomon Star 20231102
https://www.solomonstarnews.com/mrd-welcomes-jaas-delegation-from-china/
Measuring the climate cost to Pacific development
Lowy 20231102
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/measuring-climate-cost-pacific-development
Taiwan + SCS
US destroyer and Canadian frigate team up for another Taiwan Strait transit
S&S 20231102
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-11-02/taiwan-strait-navy-canada-china-11914386.html
PLA says US and Canada ‘hyped’ warships’ passage through Taiwan Strait
SCMP 20231102
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3240082/pla-says-us-and-canada-hyped-warships-passage-through-taiwan-strait
PLA handles transit by US, Canadian warships in Taiwan Straits
GT 20231102
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1301096.shtml
Inspired by Ukraine, Taiwan reportedly developing sea drones
Taiwan News 20231102
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5031843
Chinese blockade of Taiwan would cost global economy trillions: Chris Miller
Taiwan News 20231102
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5032209
Foreign Minister Joseph Wu says world should care more about Taiwan
Taiwan News 20231102
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5032025
Taiwan tracks 13 Chinese military aircraft, 8 naval ships around country
Taiwan News 20231102
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5031787
The China-Philippine Collisions in the South China Sea: What Now?
The Diplomat 20231101
https://thediplomat.com/2023/11/the-china-philippine-collisions-in-the-south-china-sea-what-now/
Philippines accuses China of intruding into its waters
Reuters 20231102
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-accuses-china-intruding-into-its-waters-2023-11-02/
Capabilities
US Intelligence Agency Optimistic It Can Gauge China’s ‘Will to Fight’
VOA 20231101
https://www.voanews.com/a/us-intelligence-agency-optimistic-it-can-gauge-china-s-will-to-fight-/7337872.html
China and Russia are Far Ahead of the US in the Race for Hypersonic Missiles
WSJ 20231101
https://www.wsj.com/story/china-and-russia-are-far-ahead-the-us-in-the-race-for-hypersonic-missiles-80c514ef
GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT ENHANCING U.S. DEFENSE PARTNERSHIPS
WOTR 20231101
https://warontherocks.com/2023/11/getting-serious-about-enhancing-u-s-defense-partnerships/
Meet the Air Force Squadron Preparing PJs for Near-Peer Conflict
Air & Space 20231101
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-pjs-68-rqs/
AUKUS raises questions that go to the heart of Australian strategic policy
ASPI 20231102
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/aukus-raises-questions-that-go-to-the-heart-of-australian-strategic-policy/
Minuteman III Ballistic Missile Self Destructs During Test Launch
The Drive 20231101
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/minuteman-iii-ballistic-missile-self-destructs-during-test-launch
Minuteman III test provides vital data before termination
USAF AFGSC 20231101
https://www.afgsc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3575636/minuteman-iii-test-provides-vital-data-before-termination/
Exercises
S. Korea, Australia hold joint maritime drills in East Sea
Yonhap 20231102
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231102004000315?section=news
USN Fleet and Marine Tracker: Nov. 2, 2023
USNI 20231102
https://news.usni.org/2023/11/02/usni-news-fleet-and-marine-tracker-nov-2-2023
Events
Strategic Landpower Dialogue: A Conversation with General James Dickinson
CSIS November 8 2023 3-4:25 PM EST
https://www.csis.org/events/strategic-landpower-dialogue-conversation-general-james-dickinson
Is America Overstretched? A Conversation With General David Petraeus
Carnegie 7 November 2023 11:30AM-12:15 PM EST
https://carnegieendowment.org/2023/11/07/is-america-overstretched-conversation-with-general-david-petraeus-event-8191