Pacific Winds 2023825

A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region

Aug 24, 2023

Alliances

Camp David Marked a ‘New Era’ in Japan-Korea-US Relations. Can It Endure?
The Diplomat 20230823
https://thediplomat.com/2023/08/camp-david-marked-a-new-era-in-japan-korea-us-relations-can-it-endure/

US, allies are in ‘amazingly dangerous times,’ says outgoing Navy commander in Japan
S&S 20230824
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-08-24/navy-atsugi-japan-new-commander-11144236.html

Preventing a US-China War
Project Syndicate 20230823
https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/us-china-preventing-dangerous-collision-by-nouriel-roubini-2023-08

US Indo-Pacific Strategy brings division, turbulence to Asia-Pacific
China Military 20230824
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/OPINIONS_209196/Opinions_209197/16247400.html

India, Philippine coast guards sign maritime cooperation deal
Rappler 20230824
https://www.rappler.com/nation/india-philippine-coast-guard-maritime-cooperation-deal/

Japan begins releasing Fukushima treated radioactive water into sea
Kyodo 20230824
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/21f2eefc6071-fukushima-water-release-to-begin-amid-persisting-concerns.html

Japan releases Fukushima wastewater into the ocean, China protests
Reuters 20230823
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-set-release-fukushima-water-amid-criticism-seafood-import-bans-2023-08-23/

S. Korea calls on Japan to transparently disclose info on Fukushima water release over next 30 yrs: PM
Yonhap 20230824
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230824006551315?section=news

U.S. envoy to eat fish in Fukushima, back release of nuke plant water
Kyodo 20230824
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/dc63150e9560-urgent-us-ambassador-to-japan-to-visit-fukushima-prefecture-on-aug-31.html

China suspends imports of all Japanese seafood
Kyodo 20230824
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/7d810c62b8eb-china-to-boost-radiation-monitoring-after-fukushima-water-release.html

Japan has long way to convince skeptics on Fukushima water release
Kyodo 20230824
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/4b962a3845f9-focus-japan-has-long-way-to-convince-skeptics-on-fukushima-water-release.html

Developing world needs an alternative to Chinese tech
Asia Times 20230824
https://asiatimes.com/2023/08/developing-world-needs-an-alternative-to-chinese-tech/

Raimondo could ease the tech war while in China
Asia Times 20230824
https://asiatimes.com/2023/08/raimondo-could-ease-the-tech-war-while-in-china/

Oldest US-China science deal up in the air as Washington seeks to ‘amend terms’
SCMP 20230824
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3232207/oldest-us-china-science-deal-hangs-balance-washington-seeks-amend-terms

Micronesia-Marianas (2^nd Island Chain+)

Pacific leaders voice concerns about China, COFA at U.S. House committee hearing
KUAM 20230834
https://www.kuam.com/story/49497520/pacific-leaders-voice-concerns-about-china-cofa-at-us-house-committee-hearing

Governor shares concerns over Chinese ‘coercion' in Indo-Pacific
GDP 20230825
https://www.postguam.com/news/local/governor-shares-concerns-over-chinese-coercion-in-indo-pacific/article_4ed0a892-4232-11ee-b772-fb1fb23a49fd.html

Island leaders tell congressional committee about Chinese threat
PIT 20230825
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/island-leaders-tell-congressional-committee-about-chinese-threat

U.S. congressional committee holds hearing on Guam
KUAM 20230824
https://www.kuam.com/story/49498797/us-congressional-committee-holds-hearing-on-guam

Taiwan-RMI cultural exchange
MJI 20230825
https://marshallislandsjournal.com/taiwan-rmi-cultural-exchange/

Island Waves

Taiwan + SCS

US green lights US$500 million arms package to Taiwan
Taiwan News 20230824
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4979652

China urges U.S. to immediately revoke arms sale to Taiwan
Xinhua 20230824
https://english.news.cn/20230824/1c6e848a83cb40d0a8d0fd561da3f48a/c.html

US to sell aircraft tracking systems to Taiwan island with PLA's J-20 stealth fighter in mind; scheme 'futile'
GT 20230824
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202308/1296902.shtml

Taiwan to begin installing domestic vertical missile launch system on Navy ships
Taiwan News 20230824
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4979753

Why Japan may decide to intervene in a Taiwan emergency
Think China 20230824
https://www.thinkchina.sg/why-japan-may-decide-intervene-taiwan-emergency

Taiwan tracks 7 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval ships
Taiwan News 20230824
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4979666

China-Taiwan Weekly Update, August 24, 2023
AEI 20230824
https://www.aei.org/articles/china-taiwan-weekly-update-august-24-2023/

Philippines Successfully Resupplies Troops On Besieged Second Thomas Shoal
The Diplomat 20230823
https://thediplomat.com/2023/08/philippines-successfully-resupplies-troops-on-besieged-second-thomas-shoal/

S.China Sea should not be Washington’s ‘game of thrones’ playground
GT 20230824
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202308/1296915.shtml

Capabilities

Australia is becoming America’s military launch-pad into Asia
Economist 20230823
https://www.economist.com/asia/2023/08/23/australia-is-becoming-americas-military-launch-pad-into-asia

Australia’s deterrence strategy and the question of targeting China
ASPI 20230824
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australias-deterrence-strategy-and-the-question-of-targeting-china/

Australia’s space future in the north
ASPI 20230823
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australias-space-future-in-the-north/

Mandating Australian industry content for the AUKUS SSNs
ASPI 20230824
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/mandating-australian-industry-content-for-the-aukus-ssns/

North Korea says latest spy satellite launch failed, but will try again
Reuters 20230823
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-govt-issues-emergency-warning-over-j-alert-broadcasting-system-2023-08-23/

N. Korea says 2nd attempt to launch spy satellite fails: state media
Yonhap 20230824
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230824001152325?section=news

USINDOPACOM Statement on DPRK Launch
US IndoPaCom 20230823
https://www.pacom.mil/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/3503214/usindopacom-statement-on-dprk-launch/

Japan Planning Improvements to 40 Airports, Seaports to Boost Defense, Eyeing China
Yomiuri 20230824
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20230824-131888/

REIMAGINING CONTESTED COMMUNICATIONS
MWI 20230823
https://mwi.westpoint.edu/reimagining-contested-communications/

US issues threat warning after hackers break into a satellite
Defense One 20230824
https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2023/08/national-intelligence-office-issues-cyber-warning-government-and-commercial-satellites/389671/

Army tests new information unit in Pacific
Defense Scoop 20230823
https://defensescoop.com/2023/08/23/army-tests-new-information-unit-in-pacific/

CRS Report to Congress on U.S. Amphibious Warship Programs
USNI 20230824
https://news.usni.org/2023/08/24/report-to-congress-on-u-s-amphibious-warship-programs-3

Japan budgeting for a potential Taiwan contingency: report
Taipei Times 20230825
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/08/25/2003805270

Power

GOP debate bloodbath over Ukraine leaves room for agreement — on China
Responsible Statecraft 20230824
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2023/08/24/gop-debate-bloodbath-over-ukraine-leaves-room-for-agreement-on-china/

Campaigning and the National Defense Strategy
CNAS 20230823
https://www.cnas.org/publications/commentary/sharper-campaigning

Exercises

PACAF, allies support Pacific Airlift Rally 23
USAF PacAF 20230824
https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3503955/pacaf-allies-support-pacific-airlift-rally-23/

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