Pacific Winds 20250610

Jun 09, 2025

Alliances

Lee, Ishiba agree to deal with geopolitical crises under 3-way cooperation with U.S.
Yonhap 20250609
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250609006053320

Japan Prime Minister Speaks With New South Korean Leader; Phone Call Represents First Talks Since Lee’s Election
Yomiuri 20250609
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20250609-261565/

When the ‘Chinese dream’ goes head-to-head against ‘America First’
Think China 20250609
https://www.thinkchina.sg/politics/when-chinese-dream-goes-head-head-against-america-first

Will Trump choose deal or discord with China
Responsible Statecraft 20250609
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/trump-xi-jinping/

What has driven Australia’s pivot toward free trade pacts?
GT 20250609
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1335780.shtml

Bougainville President Issues Independence Ultimatum at Critical New Zealand Talks
Post Courier (PNG) 20250609
https://www.postcourier.com.pg/bougainville-president-issues-independence-ultimatum-at-critical-new-zealand-talks/

Bougainville independence talks underway at military camp near Christchurch
RNZ 20250610
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/563609/bougainville-independence-talks-underway-at-military-camp-near-christchurch

4 Japan SDF members hurt in blast near U.S. Kadena Air Base in Okinawa
Kyodo 20250609
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/06/14ada7f56753-urgent-blast-occurs-at-us-kadena-air-base-reports-of-injury.html

Several Japanese Self-Defense Forces members injured in explosion at U.S. Kadena Air Base in Japan’s Okinawa
Yomiuri 20250609
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20250609-261400/

China's defense ministry warns DPP authorities that U.S. weapons cannot save Taiwan
Xinhua 20250609
https://english.news.cn/20250609/d22c9e317be84a5f8edb4e34ce51b14c/c.html

Taiwan hosts war games with retired US, Japanese, and Taiwanese generals
Taiwan News 20250609
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6129715

Taiwan tracks 7 Chinese military aircraft, 8 naval ships
Taiwan News 20250609
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6129682

The tiny Philippine island denying and defying China at sea
Asia Times 20250609
https://asiatimes.com/2025/06/the-tiny-philippine-island-denying-and-defying-china-at-sea/

Military chief holds talks with U.S. transportation commander over alliance, drills
Yonhap 20250609
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250609010051315

Air Force may revive shelved ARRW hypersonic program
Defense News 20250609
https://www.defensenews.com/air/2025/06/09/air-force-may-revive-shelved-arrw-hypersonic-program/

Study shows how robots replaced master workers in Chinese military drone factory
SCMP 20250609
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3313674/study-shows-how-robots-replaced-master-workers-chinese-military-drone-factory

What lies beneath: Trump and the security of subsea cables
Lowy 20250610
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/what-lies-beneath-trump-security-subsea-cables

Is China’s BeiDou a weapon of war?
Space News 20250609
https://spacenews.com/is-chinas-beidou-a-weapon-of-war/

House Appropriations Committee releases flat $832B FY26 funding proposal ahead of the Pentagon
Breaking Defense 20260609
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/06/house-appropriations-committee-releases-flat-832b-fy26-funding-proposal-ahead-of-the-pentagon/

House appropriators unveil defense bill, boost Space Force funding
Space News 20250609
https://spacenews.com/house-appropriators-unveil-defense-bill-boost-space-force-funding/

Lost Seoul? Assessing Pyongyang’s Other Deterrent
TSR 2025 Summer
https://tnsr.org/2025/06/lost-seoul-assessing-pyongyangs-other-deterrent/

Chinese Aircraft Carrier Seen Operating Deeper Into Pacific
Bloomberg 20250608
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-09/chinese-aircraft-carrier-seen-operating-deeper-into-pacific

Japan confirms China's aircraft carrier sailed east of Iwo Jima for first time
Reuters 20250609
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/japan-confirms-chinas-aircraft-carrier-sailed-east-iwo-jima-first-time-2025-06-09/

Chinese Carrier Sails in EEZ near Minamitori Island; Japanese MSDF Vessels Observe No Dangerous Behavior
Yomiuri 20250609
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defense-security/20250609-261562/

Chinese Foreign Ministry responds to Japanese claim on aircraft carrier Liaoning’s activities near Japan
GT 20250609
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1335735.shtml

USN Fleet and Marine Tracker: June 9, 2025
USNI 20250609
https://news.usni.org/2025/06/09/usni-news-fleet-and-marine-tracker-june-9-2025

U.S., Republic of Singapore Navies Deepen Partnership Through Exercise Pacific Griffin 2025
USN 20250609
https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/display-news/Article/4210012/us-republic-of-singapore-navies-deepen-partnership-through-exercise-pacific-gri/