Pacific Winds 20231125
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
S. Korea-China Ties Unlikely to Improve After Biden-Xi Summit, Experts Say
VoA 20231123
https://www.voanews.com/a/south-korea-china-ties-unlikely-to-improve-after-biden-xi-summit/7367860.html
Top diplomats of S. Korea, China, Japan to hold talks in Busan this weekend
Yonhap 20231124
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231124002651315?section=news
South Korea to hold top diplomat talks with Japan, China Nov. 26 in Busan
Kyodo 20231124
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/a9235a9636bc-urgent-s-korea-will-hold-top-diplomat-talks-with-japan-china-on-sunday.html
Foreign ministers of China, Japan and South Korea will meet on Sunday for first time in 4 years, Seoul confirms
SCMP 20231124
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3242684/foreign-ministers-china-japan-and-south-korea-will-meet-sunday-first-time-4-years-seoul-confirms
China-Japan-ROK cooperation can and should go further
GT 20231124
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1302479.shtml
S.Korea urged to respect China's core interests before top diplomats' meeting in Busan
GT 20231124
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1302465.shtml
Foreign ministers of S.Korea, China, Japan to discuss trilateral summit
Reuters 20231124
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/foreign-ministers-skorea-china-japan-meet-sunday-seoul-2023-11-24/
US Navy 'excited' by prospect of better communication with China, but says more work needed
Reuters 20231124
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-navy-excited-by-prospect-better-communication-with-china-says-more-work-2023-11-24/
‘Unexpected’ South Korea Court Decision in Favor of ‘Comfort Women’ Puts Damper on Improving Ties with Japan
Yomiuri 20231124
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20231124-151616/
China releases document on vision, actions for Belt and Road cooperation in next decade
Xinhua 20231124
https://english.news.cn/20231124/f14dffebea2a440ba041d38242802aa2/c.html
China releases 10-year vision, action plan for BRI, focusing on green, digital development and supply chain
GT 2023112
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1302470.shtml
Pondering the BRI’s alleged new roads
EAF 20231124
https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2023/11/24/pondering-the-bris-alleged-new-roads/
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
FSM 'faced with a fiscal cliff', President Simina says
Radio NZ 20231124
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/503173/fsm-faced-with-a-fiscal-cliff-president-simina-says
Palau Senate opposes Missile Batteries
Island Times 20231124
https://islandtimes.org/palau-senate-opposes-missile-batteries/
Senate Expresses disapproval of Japan’s Plan to release Treated Radioactive Water into the Pacific Ocean
Island Times 20231124
https://islandtimes.org/senate-expresses-disapproval-of-japans-plan-to-release-treated-radioactive-water-into-the-pacific-ocean/
ROC-Taiwan government provides grant to assist Palauan Tourism and Economic Recovery at post pandemic era
Island Times 20231124
https://islandtimes.org/roc-taiwan-government-provides-grant-to-assist-palauan-tourism-and-economic-recovery-at-post-pandemic-era/
JASDF and the U.S. Air Force are to perform
Island Times 20231124
https://islandtimes.org/jasdf-and-the-u-s-air-force-are-to-perform/
Island Waves
PM tightens relations
Fiji TImes 20231124
https://www.fijitimes.com/pm-tightens-relations-2/
Aust, Fiji Port ink grant deal
Fiji Times 20231124
https://www.fijitimes.com/aust-fiji-port-ink-grant-deal/
China eyes more cultural exchange
Fiji TImes 20231124
https://www.fijitimes.com/china-eyes-more-cultural-exchange/
Changing Dynamics in the South Pacific: Blessing in Disguise for the Region?
Modern Diplomacy 20231124
https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2023/11/24/changing-dynamics-in-the-south-pacific-blessing-in-disguise-for-the-region/
Reflecting on a Decade of the South Pacific Defence Ministers Meeting (SPDMM). Achievements and Future Pathways
IFRI 2z0231123
https://www.ifri.org/en/publications/briefings-de-lifri/reflecting-decade-south-pacific-defence-ministers-meeting-spdmm
The Falepili Union and the question of Pacific sovereignty
ASPI 20231124
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-falepili-union-and-the-question-of-pacific-sovereignty/
Tuvalu, Australia, and the Falepili Union
AIIA 20231124
https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutlook/tuvalu-australia-and-the-falepili-union/
RNZN sailors train Fijian counterparts in crucial firefighting skills
NZ DF 20231124
https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/rnzn-sailors-train-fijian-counterparts-in-crucial-firefighting-skills/
Thousands protest growing SDF presence in Okinawa
Asahi 20231124
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15065679
Taiwan + SCS
Japan’s Intervention in a Taiwan Contingency: It Depends
The Diplomat 20231124
https://thediplomat.com/2023/11/japans-intervention-in-a-taiwan-contingency-it-depends/
Australian warship sails through Taiwan Strait
Reuters 20231123
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-says-australian-warship-sailed-through-taiwan-strait-2023-11-23/
Australian warship confronted by Chinese navy last week transits sensitive Taiwan Strait
ABC (AU) 20231124
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-24/hmas-toowoomba-confronted-by-chinese-navy-transits-taiwan-strait/103147982
PLA monitors, guards against Australian frigate while the latter transits Taiwan Straits
GT 20231124
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202311/1302456.shtml
Former Australia prime minister calls for 'integrated deterrence' in Taiwan Strait
Taiwan News 20231124
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5046322
China ties on the line as Taiwan opposition splits in dramatic feud
Reuters 20231124
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-opposition-rushes-register-candidates-after-talks-implode-live-tv-2023-11-24/
Taiwan tracks 6 Chinese military aircraft, 5 naval vessels around nation
Taiwan News 20231124
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5046098
In show of force, US and Japan hold naval drills in Philippine Sea
RFA 20231124
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/southchinasea/us-aircraft-carriers-philippine-sea-11222023125520.html
PH senators scold China: You’re the trouble maker in West PH Sea
Inquirer (PH) 20231124
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/223383/ph-senators-scold-china-youre-the-trouble-maker-in-west-ph-sea#ixzz8JyQS5VzU
Philippines' South China Sea patrols with US within its rights -security adviser
Reuters 20231124
https://www.reuters.com/world/philippines-south-china-sea-patrols-with-us-within-its-rights-security-adviser-2023-11-24/
PH rejects China's claim on 'foreign forces stirring trouble' in West PH Sea
ABS-SCBN 20231125
https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/25/23/ph-rejects-chinas-claim-on-foreign-forces-stirring-trouble-in-west-ph-sea
Capabilities
North Korea's Kim says satellite launch was exercise of right to self-defence
Reuters 20231124
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-koreas-kim-says-satellite-launch-was-exercise-right-self-defence-2023-11-24/
Chinese Submarine Is First To Exploit New Stealth Technology
Naval News 20231124
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/11/chinese-submarine-is-first-to-exploit-new-stealth-technology/
U.S. Navy chief stresses America's focus on Indo-Pacific during Asia trip
Yonhap 20231124
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231125000200315?section=news
United States warns China to be 'safe and professional' following sonar attack on Australian naval divers
ABC (AU) 20231125
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-25/us-warns-china-to-be-professional-following-sonar-attack/103149702
US Navy Has A Maintenance Problem
Newsweek 20231124
https://www.newsweek.com/us-navy-maintenace-aircraft-carriers-russia-china-1846058