Pacific Winds 20231122
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
Navy chiefs of S. Korea, Philippines discuss defense cooperation
Yonhap 20231121
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231121007700315?section=news
The Limits of the Expanding Indonesia-US Partnership
The Diplomat 20231121
https://thediplomat.com/2023/11/the-limits-of-the-expanding-indonesia-us-partnership/
Why Xi Was All Smiles With Biden
FA 20231121
https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/11/21/xi-biden-meeting-china-economy-diplomacy-demographics/
The United States and China—Designing a Shared Future
RAND 20231121
https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_reports/RRA2800/RRA2850-1/RAND_RRA2850-1.pdf
Australia's Albanese paid a high price for his trip to China
Nikkei 20231122
https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Australia-s-Albanese-paid-a-high-price-for-his-trip-to-China
IPEF: Three Pillars Succeed, One Falters
CSIS 20231121
https://www.csis.org/analysis/ipef-three-pillars-succeed-one-falters
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
US military seeks to improve communication with Palau
ISland Times 20231121
https://islandtimes.org/us-military-seeks-to-improve-communication-with-palau/
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Officials and Palau Representatives Conclude Joint Committee Meeting in Palau
US IndoPaCom 20231120
https://www.pacom.mil/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/3595116/us-indo-pacific-command-officials-and-palau-representatives-conclude-joint-comm/
Jones Act, climate and location listed as top hurdles for Guam's maritime sector
PIT 20231121
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/jones-act-climate-and-location-listed-as-top-hurdles-for-guam-s-maritime-sector
Island Waves
A Pacific “zone of peace” – what will it entail?
Lowy 20231121
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/pacific-zone-peace-what-will-it-entail
What the US should do better in its engagement with the Pacific
ASPI 20231121
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/what-the-us-should-do-better-in-its-engagement-with-the-pacific/
Security in the Pacific Islands Region Gets New Priority in the US and G7
Japan Forward 20231121
https://japan-forward.com/all-politics-is-global-security-in-the-pacific-islands-region-gets-new-priority-in-the-us-and-g7/
Global Implications of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting
CSIS 20231121
https://www.csis.org/analysis/global-implications-52nd-pacific-islands-forum-leaders-meeting
Welcome Home MV Toropo
Post Courier (PNG) 20231121
https://www.postcourier.com.pg/welcome-home-mv-gilbert-toropo/
China denies global ambitions, emphasizes genuine regional cooperation
FBCN 20231121
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/china-denies-global-ambitions-emphasizes-genuine-regional-cooperation/
China willing to further deepen relations with Pacific island countries: ambassador
Xinhua 20231121
https://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20231121/4e14718a07004627a8edf2f06e49dc3c/c.html
Solomon Islands holds Pacific Games with China's support
NHK 20231121
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20231121_38/
Rabuka plans state visit to Indonesia
FBCN 20231122
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/rabuka-plans-state-visit-to-indonesia/
Free West Papua campaigners convene for inaugural meeting in Jayapura
Radio NZ 20231121
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/502933/free-west-papua-campaigners-convene-for-inaugural-meeting-in-jayapura
Vanuatu and Korea signs MOU for fisheries science collaboration
Daily Post 20231121
https://www.dailypost.vu/news/vanuatu-and-korea-signs-mou-for-fisheries-science-collaboration/article_0ea1745c-0d42-53a6-b333-735ed2c6dc64.html
Pacific Partnership Concludes Final 2023 Mission in the Kingdom of Tonga
US IndoPaCom 20231120
https://www.pacom.mil/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/3595119/pacific-partnership-concludes-final-2023-mission-in-the-kingdom-of-tonga/
Taiwan + SCS
Lai hypes Taiwan-related content of San Francisco summit to whitewash separatist image: spokesperson
GT 20231121
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1302229.shtml
US political moves, war planning risk destabilising Taiwan Strait, analysts say
SCMP 20231121
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3242339/us-political-moves-war-planning-risk-destabilising-taiwan-strait-analysts-say
More F-35s Arrive in Okinawa, Bostering 5th-Gen Forces Near Taiwan
Air & Space 20231121
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/f-35-fighters-hill-arrive-kadena/
9% of Taiwanese trust China, 65% think US will defend Taiwan: Poll
Taiwan News 20231121
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5043946
Most Taiwanese do not view US as ‘trustworthy’ but majority believe in its security commitment: survey
SCMP 20231121
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3242242/most-taiwanese-do-not-view-us-trustworthy-majority-believe-its-security-commitment-survey
THE TRUE MILITARY ASSISTANCE TRADEOFF IS BETWEEN ISRAEL AND TAIWAN
WOTR 20231121
https://warontherocks.com/2023/11/the-true-military-assistance-tradeoff-is-between-israel-and-taiwan/
Yoon's mention of Taiwan Strait, South China Sea intended to stress importance of rules-based order: Seoul official
Yonhap 20231121
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231121007800315?section=news
Mainland China urged to be ‘realistic’ and open communications with Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party
SCMP 20231121
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3242304/mainland-china-urged-be-realistic-and-open-communications-taiwans-ruling-democratic-progressive
Taiwan to conduct live-fire tests for Patriot III missiles in US
Taiwan News 20231121
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5043906
Taiwan tracks 10 Chinese military aircraft, 4 naval ships around nation
Taiwan News 20231121
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5043904
U.S. advises Philippines on warship repair on China-claimed atoll
Nikkei 20231121
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/South-China-Sea/U.S.-advises-Philippines-on-warship-repair-on-China-claimed-atoll
Philippines' Marcos Says Joint Patrols With U.S. Underway in S China Sea
Reuters 20231121
https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2023-11-21/philippines-marcos-says-joint-patrols-with-u-s-underway-in-s-china-sea
Philippine, U.S. patrol to take place off northernmost island - official
Reuters 20231121
https://www.reuters.com/world/philippines-marcos-says-joint-patrols-with-us-underway-s-china-sea-2023-11-21/
U.S., Philippines Begin Three Days of Joint Patrols in the South China Sea
USNI 20231121
https://news.usni.org/2023/11/21/u-s-philippines-begin-three-days-of-joint-patrols-in-the-south-china-sea
The Philippines is incapable of disrupting South China Sea COC
GT 20231121
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1302261.shtml
US Ally Blasts China's 'Threats and Challenges'
Newsweek 20231121
https://www.newsweek.com/philippines-president-says-china-threats-growing-1845498
Unveiling propaganda campaign by Philippines, Western media to defame China, stir up trouble in South China Sea
GT 20231121
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1302141.shtml
The South China Sea talks between ASEAN and China
IISS 20231121
https://www.iiss.org/online-analysis/online-analysis/2023/08/the-south-china-sea-talks-between-asean-and-china/
Capabilities
Pacific shift: US to build a ‘missile wall’ against China
Asia Times 20231121
https://asiatimes.com/2023/11/pacific-shift-us-to-build-a-missile-wall-against-china/
Pentagon to pick first Replicator drone tranche by mid-December, though secrecy abound
Breaking Defense 20231121
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/11/pentagon-to-pick-first-replicator-drone-tranche-by-mid-december-though-secrecy-abound/
Marine Corps’ evolving mission in Indo-Pacific: Island-hopping defenders
WashTimes 20231121
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/21/marine-corps-evolving-mission-indo-pacific-island-/
ASSESSING SOUTHEAST ASIA’S MARITIME GOVERNANCE CAPACITY
AMTI 20231121
https://amti.csis.org/assessing-southeast-asias-maritime-governance-capacity/
Hegemonic mentality behind US media hype of ‘China threat’ theory: experts
GT 20231121
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1302234.shtml
N. Korea says it successfully placed spy satellite into orbit, plans to launch more
Yonhap 20231122
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231122000651315?section=news
Britain and South Korea to enforce North Korea sanctions with joint navy patrols
Telegraph (UK) 20231121
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/11/21/britain-south-korea-north-korea-sanctions-navy-patrols/
Russia unlikely to give North Korea missile technology for ammunition
Kyodo 2-231121
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/9ee6536dcfb9-focus-russia-unlikely-to-give-n-korea-missile-technology-for-ammunition.html
MQ-25 Stingray Tanker Delays, Risks Come Into View
The Drive 20231121
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/mq-25-stingray-tanker-delays-risks-come-into-view
US submarine production rate will not hinder AUKUS
Defense News 20231120
https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/2023/11/21/us-submarine-production-rate-will-not-hinder-aukus/
A new nuclear arms race is here: How to slow it down
WaPo 20231121
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/11/19/nuclear-arms-race-russia-china-united-states/
Power
A Paradigm Shift in America’s Asia Policy
FA 20231121
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/asia/paradigm-shift-americas-asia-policy
Exercises
B-52s Leave Indo-Pacific, One Joins Exercise with S Korea on the Way Out
Air & Space 20231120
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/b-52s-leave-indo-pacific-south-korea/
USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier arrives in Busan in show of force
Yonhap 20231121
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231121000252315?section=news
USN PacFlt 20231121: https://www.cpf.navy.mil/Newsroom/News/Article/3595890/carl-vinson-carrier-strike-group-arrives-in-busan-republic-of-korea/
‘Playing catch-up’: China aims for stronger Southeast Asian ties with Aman Youyi joint military drills
SCMP 20231121
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3242291/china-asean-ties-6-nation-military-drills-reveal-beijings-relationship-goals-southeast-asian