Pacific Winds 20250407
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
What Southeast Asian Countries Can Learn from Vietnam’s History of Negotiating Territorial Disputes with China
The Diplomat 20250407
https://manage.thediplomat.com/2025/03/what-southeast-asian-countries-can-learn-from-vietnams-history-of-negotiating-territorial-disputes-with-china/
Trump white-ants US democracy and opens a values gap with allies|
EAF 20250406
https://eastasiaforum.org/2025/04/06/trump-white-ants-us-democracy-and-opens-a-yawning-value-gap-with-americas-allies/
Japan PM Ishiba to Directly Appeal to Trump About Japan’s Economic Contributions in Phone Talks to Resolve Tariff Issue
Yomiuri 20250406
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20250406-247302/
China Wanted to Negotiate With Trump. Now It’s Arming for Another Trade War.
WSJ 20250405
https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-trump-tariff-foreign-policy-6934e493?st=Zju2Wn
US reciprocal tariffs face more rifts amid public's worry over economic prospects
GT 20250406
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202504/1331549.shtml
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
'Paying federal tax is a small price to pay for security,' Guam senator says
PIT 20250406
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/paying-federal-tax-is-a-small-price-to-pay-for-security-guam-senator-says
Emergency repairs on Glass Breakwater kick off ahead of schedule
PDN 20250406
https://www.guampdn.com/news/emergency-repairs-on-glass-breakwater-kick-off-ahead-of-schedule/article_2a1f2a87-cd36-45ff-a230-fadccee39e16.html
Palau deports Chinese criminals, reinforces Indo-Pacific security
Sunday Guardian 20250406
https://sundayguardianlive.com/investigation/palau-deports-chinese-criminals-reinforces-indo-pacific-security
Island Waves
Marape Accepts US Tariff Imposed on PNG Exports
PNG Haus Bung 20250406
https://pnghausbung.com/marape-accepts-us-tariff-imposed-on-png-exports/
Taiwan + xCS
Communist aircraft "crossed the line" to intercept US intelligence plane over the Bashi Channel, causing controversy
Liberty Times (TW) 20250405
https://def.ltn.com.tw/article/breakingnews/5002207
Taiwan fears that PLA drills may escalate into real attack ‘with no time to respond’
SCMP 20250406
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3305345/taiwan-fears-grow-pla-drills-may-escalate-real-attack-no-time-respond
PLA aircraft carrier may have explored alternative route to Taiwan’s east before drill
SCMP 20250406
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3305385/pla-aircraft-carrier-may-have-explored-alternative-route-taiwans-east-drill
Tulfo: Pinoys in Taiwan may take refuge in shelters in case of attack
Inquirer (PH) 20250406
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/271883/tulfo-pinoys-in-taiwan-may-take-refuge-in-shelters-in-case-of-attack
Taiwan will not retaliate against Trump's tariffs: Lai
CNA (TW) 20250406
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202504060011
Taiwan eyes zero tariffs with US, pledges more investment
Reuters 20250406
https://www.reuters.com/world/taiwan-wont-take-reciprocal-tariffs-against-us-will-remove-trade-barriers-2025-04-06/
Taiwan tracks 7 PLA aircraft and 7 Chinese navy vessels
Taiwan News 20250406
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6077951
Japanese fishing vessel expelled for unlawfully entering waters of China's Diaoyu Dao
Xinhua 20250406
https://english.news.cn/20250406/d8cc6e9fa0c242dea37c2be9267d5438/c.html
China Coast Guard vessel engaged in 'reckless maneuvers' vs BRP Cabra, says PCG
ABS-CBN 20250406
https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/4/6/china-coast-guard-vessel-engaged-in-reckless-maneuvers-vs-brp-cabra-says-pcg-1908
Capabilities
Navy Commissions Virginia-class Attack Boat USS Iowa
USNI 20250406
https://news.usni.org/2025/04/06/navy-commissions-virginia-class-attack-boat-uss-iowa
Japan defense chief vows to enhance transport capacity with new unit
Kyodo 20250406
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/04/d3cecadd20ae-japan-defense-chief-vows-to-enhance-transport-capacity-with-new-unit.html
South Korea’s HD HHI Seeks Role in U.S. Fleet Expansion
Naval News 20250406
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2025/04/south-koreas-hd-hhi-seeks-role-in-u-s-fleet-expansion/