Pacific Winds 20231111

A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region

Alliances

Biden to meet Xi on Wednesday in San Francisco Bay area, US says
Reuters 20231110
https://www.reuters.com/world/biden-meet-xi-wednesday-san-francisco-bay-area-us-officials-say-2023-11-10/

Biden and Xi to Seek to Stabilize Relations in California Meeting
NYTimes 20231110
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/10/us/politics/biden-xi-meeting.html

Xi, Biden to meet on sidelines of APEC amid international anticipation
GT 20231110
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1301631.shtml

Biden, Xi to meet Wed. in U.S., new "framework" eyed for complex ties
Kyodo 20231110
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/00b06a47634b-update1-biden-xi-to-meet-wed-in-us-new-framework-eyed-for-complex-ties.html

Avoiding Misperception in the China-US Thaw 
The Diplomat 20231109
https://thediplomat.com/2023/11/avoiding-misperception-in-the-china-us-thaw/

Set the right tone for the symphony of healthy China-U.S. relations
Xinhua 20231110
https://english.news.cn/20231110/427fc896365f43f0b64d9299c0ff7f44/c.html

Chinese Vice Premier in San Francisco calls for promotion of pragmatic development of China-US relations
GT 20231110
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1301632.shtml

U.S. Seeks to Resume Military Dialogue With Beijing
NYTimes 20231110
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/10/us/politics/us-china-military-communications.html

Republicans demand Biden challenge China's Xi on fentanyl, prisoners
Reuters 20231109
https://www.reuters.com/world/republicans-demand-biden-challenge-chinas-xi-fentanyl-prisoners-2023-11-09/

Prospect of a Biden-Xi Summit Sparks Backlash in China
The Diplomat 20231110
https://thediplomat.com/2023/11/prospect-of-a-biden-xi-summit-sparks-backlash-in-china/

Biden’s real reason for wanting to meet Xi at the Apec summit
SCMP 20231110
https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3240879/bidens-real-reason-wanting-meet-xi-apec-summit

India-US strike balancing act following Blinken visit
DW 20231110
https://www.dw.com/en/india-us-strike-balancing-act-following-blinken-visit/a-67365818

Navy Leaders from FVEY Nations Meet to Collaborate, Strengthen Relationship
USN 20231110
https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/3586225/navy-leaders-from-fvey-nations-meet-to-collaborate-strengthen-relationship/

Alliance Commitment in an Era of Partisan Polarization: A Survey Experiment of U.S. Voters
TNSR 2023 Oct-Nov
https://tnsr.org/2023/10/alliance-commitment-in-an-era-of-partisan-polarization-a-survey-experiment-of-u-s-voters/

Bleak Prospects for an Indonesia-US FTA on Critical Minerals
The Diplomat 20231109
https://thediplomat.com/2023/11/bleak-prospects-for-an-indonesia-us-fta-on-critical-minerals/

China says held frank and friendly talks with Vietnam on bilateral ties
Reuters 20231110
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-says-held-frank-friendly-talks-with-vietnam-bilateral-ties-2023-11-10/

PH formally withdraws China loan negotiation for Subic-Clark railway, says DOTr exec
Inquirer (PH) 20231110
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/222445/ph-on-cancelling-loan-negotiation-with-china-for-subic-clark-railway-project

Micronesia-Marianas (2^nd Island Chain+)

Commission to push for “special” relationship with Japan established
Island Times 20231110
https://islandtimes.org/commission-to-push-for-special-relationship-with-japan-established/

Island Waves

Australia signs climate, migration and security pact with Pacific's Tuvalu
Reuters 20231110
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-offer-climate-refuge-all-residents-tuvalu-report-2023-11-10/

Australia to offer residency to Tuvalu residents displaced by climate change
Guardian (AU) 20231110
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/nov/10/australia-to-offer-residency-to-tuvalu-residents-displaced-by-climate-change

Anthony Albanese offers Tuvalu residents the right to resettle in Australia, as climate change 'threatens its existence'
ABC (AU) 20231110
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-10/tuvalu-residents-resettle-australia-sea-levels-climate-change/103090070

Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union treaty
AU DFaT 20231110
https://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/tuvalu/australia-tuvalu-falepili-union-treaty

Pacific island nations express concern over Japan's water release
Kyodo 20231110
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/e67d3ebdcaf8-pacific-island-nations-express-concern-over-japans-water-release.html

China vows to continue supporting Pacific nations through Belt and Road Initiative
Cook Islands News 20231110
https://www.cookislandsnews.com/uncategorised/internal/national/52nd-pacific-islands-forum-2023/china-vows-to-continue-supporting-pacific-nations-through-belt-and-road-initiative/

'China is already here': Solomon Islands politician reveals Beijing’s growing influence under PM Manasseh Sogavare
Sky (AU) 20231110
https://www.skynews.com.au/world-news/china-is-already-here-solomon-islands-politician-reveals-beijings-growing-influence-under-pm-manasseh-sogavare/news-story/

Samoa and Pacific get more from Australia
Samoa Observer 20231110
https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/106620

Improving Australia, China ties helps Pacific island nations – PNG minister
Fiji TImes 20231109
https://www.fijitimes.com/improving-australia-china-ties-helps-pacific-island-nations-png-minister/

Energizing the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Partnership
US White HOuse 20231110
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/11/10/fact-sheet-energizing-the-u-s-pacific-islands-forum-partnership/

Taiwan + SCS

Top US General Doubts Xi Planning to Take Taiwan by Force
Bloomberg 20231110
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-10/top-us-general-doubts-xi-planning-to-take-taiwan-by-force

Singapore PM says sudden invasion of Taiwan unlikely
Taiwan News 20231110
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5037219

Taiwan military unveils Harpoon missile base plans
Taiwan News 20231110
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5037455

US House committee demands China end military ops in Taiwan's ADIZ
Taiwan News 20231110
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5037236

The Risks of Ambiguity: Taiwanese Public Opinion, US Credibility, and Effective Deterrence
RAS/NSA 20231106
https://ras-nsa.ca/the-risks-of-ambiguity-taiwanese-public-opinion-us-credibility-and-effective-deterrence/

Taiwan tracks 6 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval ships around nation
Taiwan News 20231110
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5037198

PCG: China vessels again used water cannon to repel PH boat at WPS
Inquirer (PH) 20231110
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/222390/pcg-china-vessels-again-used-water-cannon-to-repel-ph-boat-at-wps

PH files diplomatic protest after China Coast Guard fires water cannon on Philippine vessel near Ayungin Shoal
CNN (PH) 20231110
https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/11/10/ayungin-water-cannon-china-coast-guard-protest.html

South China Sea: China Coast Guard says its ‘special arrangements’ allow Philippines to supply Second Thomas Shoal base
SCMP 20231110
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3241062/south-china-sea-china-coast-guard-says-its-special-arrangements-allow-philippines-supply-second

China urges Philippines to stop violations of China's territorial sovereignty near Ren’ai Jiao
GT 20231110
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1301624.shtml

Philippine ships wrongfully enter China's waters
China Daily 20231110
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202311/10/WS654dc81ba31090682a5ed924.html

China coast guard urges Philippines to stop infringing on sovereignty
Reuters 20231110
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-coast-guard-urges-philippines-stop-infringing-sovereignty-2023-11-10/

India’s Growing Involvement in the South China Sea Disputes
The Diplomat 290231110
https://thediplomat.com/2023/11/indias-growing-involvement-in-the-south-china-sea-disputes/

Capabilities

Deterrence is crumbling in Korea: How we can fix it
Atlantic Council 20231109
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/report/deterrence-is-crumbling-in-korea-how-we-can-fix-it/

China’s Concerns About Nuclear Escalation and the Way Forward 
The Diplomat 20231110
https://thediplomat.com/2023/11/chinas-concerns-about-nuclear-escalation-and-the-way-forward/

More Than Just Nuclear: Risk Reduction in the China-US Relationship
The Diplomat 20231110
https://thediplomat.com/2023/11/more-than-just-nuclear-risk-reduction-in-the-china-us-relationship/

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force increasingly swells up
China Military 20231110
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/OPINIONS_209196/Opinions_209197/16265966.html

US Navy eyes two-submarine delivery rate in 2024 after schedule upset
Defense News 20231110
https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2023/11/09/us-navy-eyes-two-submarine-delivery-rate-in-2024-after-schedule-upset/

Navy Keeps Expanding Littoral Combat Ship Missions Even as Both Classes Shrink
USNI 20231110
https://news.usni.org/2023/11/08/navy-keeps-expanding-littoral-combat-ship-missions-even-as-both-classes-shrink

Coast Guard to Lay Up Some Cutters, Boats in Face of Recruit Shortfall
SeaPower 20231110
https://seapowermagazine.org/coast-guard-to-lay-up-some-cutters-boats-in-face-of-recruit-shortfall/

Northern Australia’s construction industry is ready for a billion-dollar partnership
ASPI 20231110
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/northern-australias-construction-industry-is-ready-for-a-billion-dollar-partnership/

Unit cost of Army watercraft more than twice the original price
Defense News 20231109
https://www.defensenews.com/land/2023/11/09/unit-cost-of-army-watercraft-more-than-twice-the-original-price/

Rocket Lab to launch hypersonic test vehicle for the Defense Innovation Unit
Space News 20231109
https://spacenews.com/rocket-lab-to-launch-hypersonic-test-vehicle-for-the-defense-innovation-unit/

Tech experts push for O-RAN in military network modernization
Defense Scoop 20231109
https://defensescoop.com/2023/11/09/tech-experts-push-for-o-ran-in-military-network-modernization/

Americans Don't Want to Fight For Their Country Anymore
Newsweek 20231110
https://www.newsweek.com/american-military-recruitment-problems-public-apathy-1842449

Exercises

Marines, Japan Wrap Up Resolute Dragon Exercise, Begin Exercise Kamandag
USNI 20231109
https://news.usni.org/2023/11/09/marines-japan-wrap-up-resolute-dragon-exercise-begin-exercise-kamandag

Shandong Carrier Takes Strange Turn as Enters South China Sea, Raising Tensions for Taiwan and U.S.
China Arms 20231110
https://www.china-arms.com/2023/11/shandong-carrier-takes-strange-turn-as-enters-south-china-sea/