Pacific Winds 20251026
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
Chinese envoy calls for ‘shared prosperity’ as possible Xi-Trump summit approaches
SCMP 20251025
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3330299/chinese-envoy-calls-shared-prosperity-possible-xi-trump-summit-approaches
Trump turns up the heat on Beijing with probe into China’s compliance with 2020 trade deal
SCMP 20251025
https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3330280/us-launches-investigation-chinas-compliance-trumps-2020-trade-deal
China firmly opposes US false accusation and review over Phase One trade deal
GT 20251025
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/1346509.shtml
Asia, Caught in the Middle, Faces Trump and Xi’s Tug of War
NYTimes 20251025
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/world/asia/trump-china-trade-deal-xi.html
Beyond Apec, Xi’s South Korea visit signals ‘symbolic restart’ for strained ties: experts
SCMP 20251025
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3330223/beyond-apec-xis-south-korea-visit-signals-symbolic-restart-strained-ties-experts
Japan PM Takaichi, Trump hold phone talks, agree to strengthen alliance
Kyodo 20251025
https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/63516
Trump says trade deal with S. Korea ‘pretty close to being finalized’
Yonhap 20251025
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251025002800315
Chinese sanctions will cost a South Korean shipbuilder but could boost US ties
SCMP 20251025
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3330219/chinese-sanctions-will-cost-south-korean-shipbuilder-could-boost-us-ties
Anthony Albanese heads to Malaysia for ASEAN and East Asia Summit
ABC (AU) 20251025
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-25/anthony-albanese-heading-to-asean-summit-malaysia/105934102
China, the US, and the Most Expensive Divorce in History
The Diplomat 20251024
https://thediplomat.com/2025/10/china-the-us-and-the-most-expensive-divorce-in-history/
What Trump needs to understand about ASEAN
Asia Times 20251025
https://asiatimes.com/2025/10/what-trump-needs-to-understand-about-asean/
Where Trump Is Headed in Asia, and What Each Country Wants From Him
NYTimes 20251025
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/world/asia/trump-japan-korea-china.html
Permanence of Japan-US alliance is not guaranteed, security experts warn
Nikkei 20251025
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/indo-pacific/permanence-of-japan-us-alliance-is-not-guaranteed-security-experts-warn
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
General Atomics Pitches Railgun for Air and Missile Defense
Naval News 20251024
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2025/10/general-atomics-pitches-railgun-for-air-and-missile-defense/
Island Waves
Fiji commemorates 170 years of Chinese contribution
FBCN 20251025
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/fiji-commemorates-170-years-of-chinese-contribution/
Taiwan + xCS
US Air Force strategy ‘likely to fail’ in Taiwan conflict, new report warns
Flight Global 20251023
https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/us-air-force-strategy-likely-to-fail-in-taiwan-conflict-new-report-warns/165015.article
China commemorates 80th anniversary of Taiwan’s restoration, pooling strength for reunification
Xinhua 20251025
https://english.news.cn/20251025/d687b9aeb0d24167826921eb5686e2b8/c.html
Beijing’s Wang Huning takes aim at ‘Taiwan independence’ in restoration day address
SCMP 20251025
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3330323/beijings-wang-huning-takes-aim-taiwan-independence-restoration-day-address
Taiwan seeks US influence ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Taiwan News 20251025
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6227970
Taiwan tracks 9 Chinese military aircraft and 4 naval vessels
Taiwan News 20251025
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6227955
Rival parties vow bipartisan response against Japan’s Dokdo claim
Yonhap 20251025
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251025001600320
Capabilities
China unveils ‘ghost’ drone for stealth underwater surveillance
SCMP 20251025
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3330169/china-unveils-ghost-drone-stealth-underwater-surveillance
PLA’s new all-terrain vehicle-mounted air defense missile system unveiled in official media report
GT 20251025
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/1346521.shtml
Is the U.S. Ready for War With China?
FP 20251024
https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/24/us-china-war-risks-escalation-military-doctrine-gady/
Japan’s rearmament reshapes security in Southeast Asia
EAF 20251025
https://eastasiaforum.org/2025/10/25/japans-rearmament-reshapes-security-in-southeast-asia/