Pacific Winds 20231126
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
Japan, China foreign ministers vow to improve ties
Kyodo 20231125
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/9056c2054a31-japan-china-foreign-ministers-meet-for-1st-time-amid-strained-ties.html
Can US maintain focus on Asia-Pacific while distracted by conflicts in Ukraine, Middle East?
SCMP 20231125
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3242734/can-us-maintain-focus-asia-pacific-while-distracted-conflicts-ukraine-middle-east
Why America’s Failure on Indo-Pacific Trade Matters
Bloomberg 20231124
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-11-24/trade-politics-america-s-failure-on-ipef-is-a-geopolitical-mistake
Island Waves
Rolling with the waves
Inside Story 20231125
https://insidestory.org.au/rolling-with-the-waves/
US scientists study Samoa's ocean floor
Samoa Observer 20231125
https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/106854
Taiwan + SCS
Ministry calls for support after ire over missile plan
Taipei Times 20231126
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/11/26/2003809726
Taiwan begins mass production of land-based air defense systems
Taiwan News 20231125
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5046937
Survey finds Taiwanese trust in US has dropped
Taiwan News 20231125
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5046895
Taiwan tracks 10 Chinese military aircraft, 5 naval vessels around nation
Taiwan News 20231125
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5046840
Philippines, Australia Launch Joint Patrols Amid China Tensions
Bloomberg 20231125
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-25/philippines-australia-launch-joint-patrols-amid-china-tensions
Australia and Philippines begin joint naval drills in South China Sea where regional tensions with Beijing are growing
ABC (AU) 20231126
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-25/australia-philippines-naval-drills-south-china-sea/103151124
The Philippines crossing line by playing tricks with illegally grounded warship
China Military 20231125
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/OPINIONS_209196/Opinions_209197/16269125.html
PLA warns off US warship near Xisha Islands
China Daily 20231125
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202311/25/WS6561db27a31090682a5f0129.html