Pacific Winds 20260309
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
China says US talks vital as Trump targets Beijing’s key partners
Reuters 20260308
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-says-us-talks-vital-trump-targets-beijings-key-partners-2026-03-08/
China calls for translating Asia-Pacific community vision into reality: FM
Xinhua 20260308
https://english.news.cn/20260308/e6d7bca6602a425da007f47d0e7a793b/c.html
China does not subscribe to the logic of 'major-power co-governance,' Chinese FM answers question on 'China-US co-governance,' stresses multipolar coexistence
GT 20260308
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1356553.shtml
China’s top diplomat urges Japan not to repeat militarist past
Kyodo 20260208
https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/71838
Future of China-Japan relations hinges on Japan’s choice: Chinese FM
Xinhua 20260308
https://english.news.cn/20260308/4b19efc947b44ef681cc54c6a1f47822/c.html
Wang Yi warns Japan on Taiwan ‘red line’, dashing hopes of ending diplomatic row
SCMP 20260309
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345882/wang-yi-warns-japan-taiwan-red-line-dashing-hopes-ending-diplomatic-row
Chinese FM questions Japan: Taiwan affairs are China's internal affairs, by what right does Japan interfere?
GT 20260308
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1356555.shtml
Canada eyes deeper security ties with Japan and other ‘middle powers’ in Indo-Pacific
Japan Times 20260308
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/08/japan/politics/japan-canada-defense-minister-interview/
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
Concerns over local defense as Iran strains missile interceptors
GDP 20260308
https://www.postguam.com/news/local/concerns-over-local-defense-as-iran-strains-missile-interceptors/article_267ed66e-4b86-4f12-a3a4-3a8c2ae3b936.html
Island Waves
Pacific security in 2026: key challenges shaping the Blue Pacific
PIT 20250308
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/pacific-security-in-2026-key-challenges-shaping-the-blue-pacific
When US closes a door, China opens a window
PIT 20260308
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/when-us-closes-a-door-china-opens-a-window
Japan funds $12M program to fight drug threat in pacific youth
FBCN 20260308
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/japan-funds-12m-program-to-fight-drug-threat-in-pacific-youth/
Taiwan + SCS
We will never allow any individual or force to separate Taiwan from China: FM on whether China has timetable and roadmap for national reunification
GT 20260308
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1356563.shtml
Japan’s involvement depends: ex-minister
Taipei Times 20260309
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/03/09/2003853499
Taiwan tracks 7 Chinese naval vessels around country
Taiwan News 20260308
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6316205
Beijing signals high hopes for South China Sea ‘golden rules’ by end of year
SCMP 20260308
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345879/china-signals-high-hopes-south-china-sea-golden-rules-end-year
Capabilities
Iranian Attacks On Prized Missile Defense Radars Are A Wake-Up Call
TWZ 20260307
https://www.twz.com/news-features/iranian-attacks-on-critical-missile-defense-radars-are-a-wake-up-call
China's Type 055 destroyers Hull 109, 110 make debut in official media report
GT 20260308
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1356602.shtml
Enhanced missile defense highlights broader Philippines-U.S. engagements
IPDF 20260308
https://ipdefenseforum.com/2026/03/enhanced-missile-defense-highlights-broader-philippines-u-s-engagements/