Pacific Winds 2023310
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
The Asia-Pacific Is More Important to the US Than the Euro-Atlantic
The Diplomat 20230309
https://thediplomat.com/2023/03/the-asia-pacific-is-more-important-to-the-us-than-the-euro-atlantic/
Conflicting Economic Ideologies May Impact Future China Policy in the US
The Diplomat 20230309
https://thediplomat.com/2023/03/conflicting-economic-ideologies-may-impact-future-china-policy-in-the-us/
UK accused of hollow national security rhetoric after Asian embassy cuts
Guardian (UK) 20230309
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/mar/09/uk-accused-of-hollow-national-security-rhetoric-after-asian-embassy-cuts
Interview: the man behind Marcos’ swift shift to the US
Asia Times 20230309
https://asiatimes.com/2023/03/interview-the-man-behind-marcos-swift-shift-to-the-us/
Will EDCA stop Chinese 'intrusions' into PH waters?
Manila Times 20230310
https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/03/10/opinion/columns/will-edca-stop-chinese-intrusions-into-ph-waters/1882033
Yoon to visit Japan next week for summit with Kishida
Yonhap 20230309
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230309007951315?section=news
South Korea President Yoon to visit Japan on March 16 amid improving ties
Kyodo 20230309
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/f41372772540-breaking-news-s-korean-president-yoon-to-visit-japan-on-march-16.html
Scientific collaboration between China and US key to tackling climate change, experts say
SCMP 20230309
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3212338/scientific-collaboration-between-china-and-us-key-tackling-climate-change-experts-say
Dutch responds to US China policy with a plan to curb semiconductor tech exports
Reuters 20230308
https://www.reuters.com/technology/dutch-responds-us-china-policy-with-plan-curb-semiconductor-tech-exports-2023-03-08/
China opposes Dutch plan to curb chip exports - Chinese ministry
Reuters 20230308
https://www.reuters.com/technology/china-opposes-dutch-plans-chip-export-restrictions-chinese-foreign-ministry-2023-03-09/
S. Korea, U.S. to discuss 'concerns' over U.S. Chips Act: trade minister
Yonhap 20230309
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230309000400325?section=news
Tech war: The US's mimicking of Chinese policies is fundamentally flawed
Think China 20230309
https://www.thinkchina.sg/tech-war-uss-mimicking-chinese-policies-fundamentally-flawed
China Hawks Are Throwing Away Their Strongest Weapon
Bloomberg 20230309
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-03-09/us-china-hawks-should-want-to-prevent-economic-decoupling
Japan acquires major stake in rare earths from Australian mines
Asahi Shimbun 20230309
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14857231
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
Forget Hardened Bases, Pacific Conflict Requires Agile Combat Employment, Commander Says
National Defense 20230308
https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2023/3/8/forget-hardened-bases-pacific-conflict-requires-agile-combat-employment-commander
Tinian in ACE focus
Report: U.S. spent 75% of territories budget on Guam
KUAM 20230309
https://www.kuam.com/story/48516990/report-us-spent-75-of-territories-budget-on-guam
Island Waves
Navigating the regional organizations in the Pacific
PIT 20230309
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/navigating-the-regional-organizations-in-the-pacific
What Does U.S. Reengagement in Papua New Guinea Mean for Bougainville?
USIP 20230309
https://www.usip.org/publications/2023/03/what-does-us-reengagement-papua-new-guinea-mean-bougainville
Wale says DCGA’s ongoing political row with Suidani an abuse of power
Solomon Star 20230309
https://www.solomonstarnews.com/wale-says-dcgas-ongoing-political-row-with-suidani-an-abuse-of-power/
PM briefed on ‘Opportunities SISCC is pursuing for submarine cable diversity and resilience’
Solomon Star 20230309
https://www.solomonstarnews.com/pm-briefed-on-opportunities-siscc-is-pursuing-for-submarine-cable-diversity-and-resilience/
Solomon Islands Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Training
Solomon Star 20230309
https://www.solomonstarnews.com/solomon-islands-mutual-assistance-in-criminal-matters-training/
New Caledonia Army Forces act quickly to take aid to Vanuatu
Radio NZ 20230309
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/485597/new-caledonia-army-forces-act-quickly-to-take-aid-to-vanuatu
Chinese billionaire in brief Samoa visit
Samoa Observer 20230309
https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/102445
South China Sea: risk of China flashpoints ‘high’ as rival energy projects expand, report says
SCMP 20230309
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3212987/south-china-sea-risk-china-flashpoints-high-rival-energy-projects-expand-report-says
(ALMOST) EVERYONE IS DRILLING INSIDE THE NINE-DASH LINE
AMTI 20230308
https://amti.csis.org/almost-everyone-is-drilling-inside-the-nine-dash-line/
Okinawa governor wants more power to prosecute US troops
MC Times 20230309
https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-military/2023/03/08/okinawa-governor-wants-more-power-to-prosecute-us-troops/
Taiwan
Taiwan confirms Tsai Ing-wen to make US stopover, hits back at Beijing over McCarthy meeting warning
SCMP 20230309
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3212962/taiwan-confirms-tsai-ing-wen-make-us-stopover-hits-back-beijing-over-mccarthy-meeting-warning
Beijing softens rhetoric on Taiwan, signaling patience ahead of island’s election
Japan Times 20230309
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/03/09/asia-pacific/politics-diplomacy-asia-pacific/china-taiwan-relations/
China Maritime Report No. 26: Beyond the First Battle: Overcoming a Protracted Blockade of Taiwan
CMSI March 2023
https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1025&context=cmsi-maritime-reports
In a War Over Taiwan, First Step Needs to Be Sinking Chinese Ships, Air Force General Says
Military.com 20230308
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/03/08/war-over-taiwan-first-step-needs-be-sinking-chinese-ships-air-force-general-says.html
Tokyo is very much invested in Taiwan's future
Japan Times 20230309
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2023/03/09/commentary/japan-commentary/taiwan-japan-relations-2/
77% of Americans view Taiwan favorably
Taiwan News 20230309
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4830671
Capabilities
China's Xi says better use of defence resources needed 'to win wars'
S&S 20230308
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-xi-says-better-use-defence-resources-needed-to-win-wars-2023-03-08/
President Biden’s Budget Keeps America Safe and Confronts Global Challenges
US White House 20230309
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/03/09/fact-sheet-president-bidens-budget-keeps-america-safe-and-confronts-global-challenges/
China, Compacts of Free Association, Indo-Pacific get top billings.
US Indo-Pacific Command seeks $15.3 billion in new, independent budget request
Breaking Defense 20230309
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/03/us-indo-pacific-command-seeks-15-3-billion-in-new-independent-budget-request/
Inside Indo-Pacific Command’s $87 billion wish list to deter China
Defense News 20230309
https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2023/03/09/inside-indo-pacific-commands-87-billion-wish-list-to-deter-china/
Biden proposes Pentagon spending increase with industrial base focus
Defense News 20230309
https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2023/03/09/biden-proposes-pentagon-spending-increase-with-industrial-base-focus/
Pentagon’s Joint Concept for Competing
USNI 20230309
https://news.usni.org/2023/03/09/pentagons-joint-concept-for-competing
U.S. intensifying 'every leg of nuclear triad' to ensure deterrence: Gen. Cotton
Yonhap 20230310
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230310000200325?section=news
A Strategy of Denial for the Western Pacific
USNI Proceedings March 2023
https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2023/march/strategy-denial-western-pacific
What Air Force Leaders Are Considering to Better Defend Forward Bases
Air & Space 20230308
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-leaders-better-defend-forward-bases/
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd warns of risk of 'accidental war' with China
ABC (AU) 20230309
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-09/kevin-rudd-warns-risk-of-accidental-war-with-china/102074010
Australia has an urgent security problem. These confronting ideas can help solve it
SMH 20230309
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/australia-has-an-urgent-security-problem-these-confronting-ideas-can-help-solve-it-20230303-p5cp9j.html
Australia’s Nuclear Subs Will Use a UK Design to Counter China
Bloomberg 20230308
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-08/australia-s-nuclear-powered-subs-will-use-a-uk-design-to-counter-china
Australia expected to buy up to 5 Virginia class submarines as part of AUKUS -sources
Reuters 20230308
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/australia-expected-buy-up-5-virginia-class-submarines-part-aukus-sources-2023-03-08/
Australia to Buy U.S. Nuclear-Powered Submarines in Deal to Counter China
NYTimes 20230309
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/09/us/politics/australia-nuclear-submarines-china.html
Nuclear Subs Would Be Game-Changing for Australia—and a Major Provocation for China
Newsweek 20230309
https://time.com/6261279/australia-nuclear-submarines-aukus-china/
China 'sabre-rattling' of concern but no evidence of threat of war, expert says
9News 20230309
https://www.9news.com.au/world/australia-china-war-risk-report-dismissed-as-scaremongering/1eb00218-50d2-43b2-ab58-46dd482362f9
U.S. Coast Guard Is Helping Southeast Asians Protect Their Seas
FP 20230309
https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/03/09/us-coast-guard-china-southeast-asia-defense-indo-pacific/
How U.S. Plans for a Faraway Pacific War While China Plots to Disrupt It
Newsweek 20230309
https://www.newsweek.com/how-us-plans-faraway-pacific-war-while-china-plots-disrupt-it-1786413
Unmanned strike aircraft shows its mettle
China Military 20230309
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/CHINA_209163/TopStories_209189/16207620.html
U.S. worries China will use supply chains as weapon
Japan Times 20230309
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/03/09/asia-pacific/china-supply-chain-weaponization-worries/
China’s navy suspected in electronic interference of civilian, military aircraft flights
WashTimes 20230308
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/mar/8/inside-ring-china-suspected-aircraft-electronic-in/
J-20 fighter pilot calls for improved military communications network development
GT 20230309
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202303/1287005.shtml
CIA future will be defined by US technology race with China, director says
Reuters 20230308
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/cia-future-will-be-defined-by-us-technology-race-with-china-director-says-2023-03-08/
US must revive, dominate electronic warfare, Pentagon CIO Sherman says
Defense News 20230309
https://www.defensenews.com/electronic-warfare/2023/03/09/us-must-revive-dominate-electronic-warfare-pentagon-cio-sherman-says/
U.S. eyes new framework on nuclear deterrence with Japan, South Korea
Kyodo 20230309
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/0855c396964a-us-eyes-new-framework-on-nuclear-deterrence-with-japan-s-korea.html
N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missile toward Yellow Sea: S. Korean military
Yonhap 20230309
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230309011454325?section=news
S. Korea Military: North Korea Fires Short-Range Missile toward Yellow Sea
Japan News 20230309
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20230309-96262/
USAF Testing ‘Mutant’ Missiles That Twist In Mid-Air To Hit Their Targets
The Drive 20230309
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/usaf-testing-mutant-missiles-that-twist-in-mid-air-to-hit-their-targets
CCA fighter wingmen drones won’t be ‘attritable,’ despite ‘common misconception’: General
Breaking Defense 20230308
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/03/cca-fighter-wingmen-drones-wont-be-attritable-despite-common-misconception-general/
Power
The Great Global Crack-Up
Project Syndicate 20230308
https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/global-economy-fragmentation-risks-driven-by-geopolitical-hostilities-by-paola-subacchi-2023-03
Gallup polls serve as a tool to contain China and maintain US dominance
GT 20230309
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202303/1286995.shtml
US intelligence report risks pushing ties to the edge of a cold war mode
GT 20230309
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202303/1287020.shtml
US’ unlimited greed for military power serves as a warning to other countries
GT 20230309
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202303/1286985.shtml
Events
Making AUKUS Work for the U.S.-Australia Alliance
Carnegie 16 March 1200-100 PM EDT
https://carnegieendowment.org/2023/03/16/making-aukus-work-for-u.s.-australia-alliance-event-8052
Ronald Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative, 40 Years Later
Heritage 23 March 2023 10-11 AM EDT
https://www.heritage.org/defense/event/ronald-reagans-strategic-defense-initiative-40-years-later