Pacific Winds 20250902
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
China's Xi, Russia's Putin share vision for new global order at security forum
Reuters 20250901
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-xi-russias-putin-share-vision-new-global-order-security-forum-2025-09-01/
China's Xi seeks "fair" international order at regional summit in jab at U.S.
Kyodo 20250901
https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/60155
Smiles and Clasped Hands as Xi, Putin and Modi Try to Signal Unity
NYTimes 20250901
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/world/asia/china-xi-putin-modi.html
Major Shanghai summit of US 'adversaries' sends clear message
Responsible Statecraft 20250901
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/china-shanghai-cooperation-organization/
Four legs bad, three legs better? Rescuing the Quad with an India-Japan-Australia grouping
Lowy 20250901
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/four-legs-bad-three-legs-better-rescuing-quad-india-japan-australia-grouping
US-led small circles like the Quad are intrinsically flawed
GT 20250901
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202509/1342318.shtml
Australian self-reliance strengthens alliance with US
ASPI 20250901
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australian-self-reliance-strengthens-alliance-with-us/
Japan–South Korea diplomatic breakthrough remains fragile despite promises
EAF 20250901
https://eastasiaforum.org/2025/09/01/japan-south-korea-diplomatic-breakthrough-remains-fragile-despite-promises/
80 years on: Why history must guide China-US relations forward
GT 20250901
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202508/1342204.shtml
How will export diversification enable SK to withstand shocks from US tariffs?
GT 20250901
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202509/1342332.shtml
As US sanctions take toll, Xi Jinping presses SCO to target ‘bullying’
SCMP 20250901
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3323954/us-sanctions-take-toll-xi-jinping-presses-sco-target-bullying
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
The US territory that would play a key role in a China invasion
The Express (US) 20250830
https://www.the-express.com/news/us-news/181635/US-territory-key-role-in-a-China-invasion
‘Nothing secret’ about the $400m Nauru deportation plan, says Anthony Albanese
Guardian 20250901
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/01/nothing-secret-about-the-400m-nauru-deportation-plan-says-anthony-albanese
China shakes the world with a new drone capable of cutting 90% of global internet traffic at 13,123 feet below the sea.
Evidence Network 20250830
https://evidencenetwork.ca/china-shakes-the-world-with-a-new-drone-capable-of-cutting-90-of-global-internet-traffic-at-13123-feet-below-the-sea/
Island Waves
Joint Chiefs of Staff Reaffirm Alliance and Defence Support
National (PNG) 20250901
https://www.thenational.com.pg/joint-chiefs-of-staff-reaffirm-alliance-and-defence-support/
Indonesia’s move to welcome PNG into ASEAN is a win-win
Lowy 20250902
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/indonesia-s-move-welcome-png-asean-win-win
Australian Defence Force Arrives to Support PNGDF
PNG Haus Bung 20250901
https://pnghausbung.com/australia-defence-force-arrives-to-support-pngdf/
China actively helps Pacific Island countries fight against dengue fever outbreak: spokesperson
Xinhua 20250901
https://english.news.cn/20250901/299c0905546644b298e3055bfbf23b28/c.html
Australia-China vehicle donations reflect competition for influence in Solomon Islands - expert
RNZ 20250902
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/571751/australia-china-vehicle-donations-reflect-competition-for-influence-in-solomon-islands-expert
PNG-US Alumni Urged to Contextualize “American Dream” for Impact
Post Courier (PNG) 20250901
https://www.postcourier.com.pg/png-us-alumni-urged-to-contextualize-american-dream-for-impact1/
Taiwan + SCS
Taiwanese politicians at China parade would send wrong message, official says
Taipei Times 20250902
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2025/09/02/2003843078
Taiwan security officials warn Hung Hsiu-chu against attending China military parade
Taiwan News 20250901
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6191103
Taiwan tracks 8 Chinese military aircraft, 7 ships
Taiwan News 20250901
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6190804
Surrounded by Chinese bases, a tiny Philippine island stands firm
Japan Times 20250901
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/01/asia-pacific/philippines-pagasa-island-south-china-sea/
How will China react as Vietnam deepens military footprint in disputed Spratlys?
SCMP 20250901
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3323781/how-will-china-react-vietnam-deepens-military-footprint-disputed-spratlys
Capabilities
China's huge navy is expanding at breakneck speed - will it rule the waves?
BBC 20250831
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gmnpg31xlo
North Korea's Kim inspects new missile production line, KCNA says
REuters 20250831
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/north-koreas-kim-inspects-new-missile-production-line-kcna-says-2025-08-31/
N. Korea's Kim inspects new missile production line ahead of planned trip to China
Yonhap 20250901
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250901000251315
Marines Extend Okinawa MQ-9 Drone Deployment
USNI 20250901
https://news.usni.org/2025/09/01/marines-extend-okinawa-mq-9-drone-deployment
CRS Report to Congress on Hypersonic Weapons
USNI 20250901https://news.usni.org/2025/09/01/report-to-congress-on-hypersonic-weapons-21
Threads that bind: cables, community and Australia’s defence
ASPI 20250901
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/threads-that-bind-cables-community-and-australias-defence/
Space Force wants to weave AI into everyday operations
Space News 20250901
https://spacenews.com/space-force-wants-to-weave-ai-into-everyday-operations/