Alliances

China, US see progress in Blinken visit but close no gaps
AFP 20230619
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230619-blinken-may-meet-xi-during-final-day-of-talks-in-beijing

China’s top diplomat tells U.S. it must choose between ‘cooperation or conflict
Japan Times 20230619
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/19/asia-pacific/politics-diplomacy-asia-pacific/blinken-china-wang-yi-xi-jinping/

Xi Tells Blinken ‘Very Good’ That Progress Made on US-China Ties
Bloomberg 20230619
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-19/blinken-meets-china-s-top-diplomat-after-positive-start-to-trip

Xi meets Blinken in Beijing
Xinhua 20230619
https://english.news.cn/20230619/bb64247b16b1498f86af3fbd6d9525bc/c.html

Blinken and Xi pledge to stabilize deteriorated US-China ties, but the main US request is rebuffed
AP 20230619
https://apnews.com/article/us-china-blinken-xi-biden-ce8bf13e5a02977a5291c001761ae0b3

Xi, Blinken agree to stabilize US-China relations in Beijing talks
Reuters 20230618
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/blinken-wrap-up-rare-visit-china-may-meet-xi-jinping-2023-06-18/

It’s time to test US’ credibility again
GT 20230620
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1292885.shtml

Xi meets Blinken, calling on US to translate statements to actions
GT 20230619
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1292837.shtml

Why Blinken’s visit is not so important
SCMP 20230620
https://www.scmp.com/comment/article/3224605/why-blinkens-visit-not-so-important

‘Disastrous’ for US to decouple from China, Blinken says after meeting Xi during Beijing trip to salvage ties
Straits Times 20230620
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/blinken-meets-xi-during-china-trip-to-salvage-ties

To De-Escalate US-China Tensions, Decouple Differently
PS 20230619
https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/china-us-must-separate-competition-in-technology-geostrategy-from-trade-by-wing-t-woo-2023-06

New Zealand PM Hipkins to visit China, meet President Xi Jinping
Reuters 20230619
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-pm-hipkins-visit-china-meet-president-xi-jinping-2023-06-19/

Chinese, New Zealand officials agree to boost bilateral trade at meeting ahead of PM’s visit
GT 20230619
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1292886.shtml

Blinken says he urged China to encourage N. Korea to act responsibly
Yonhap 20230619
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230619007500325?section=news

‘Smile diplomacy’ is welcome, but war may be coming
ASPI 20230619
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/smile-diplomacy-is-welcome-but-war-may-be-coming/

Gov’t calls for refraining from referring to Fukushima water as ‘nuclear waste water’
Yonhap 20230619
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230619004600315

As US seeks talks with China, decision on bilateral science deal poses test for Washington’s sincerity
GT 20230619
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1292859.shtml

The economics of ASEAN non-alignment
ASPI 20230619
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-economics-of-asean-non-alignment/

Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)

Micronesia as headline fodder in the US–China contest
ASPI 20230620
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/micronesia/

Indo-Pacific Task Force holds first hearing on Compact of Free Association
KUAM 20230619
https://www.kuam.com/story/49092204/indopacific-task-force-holds-first-hearing-on-compact-of-free-association

Kilili underscores importance of renewing Compacts
Saipan Tribune 20230620
https://www.saipantribune.com/index.php/kilili-underscores-importance-of-renewing-compacts/

Island Waves

Marape details Defence pact with US
Post Courier (PNG) 20230619
https://www.postcourier.com.pg/marape-details-defence-pact-with-us/

PM tables treaty submission
The National (PNG) 20230619
https://www.thenational.com.pg/pm-tables-treaty-submission/

Council of Chief’s visit to China paves way for potential documentary film on Vanuatu culture
ABC (AU) 20230619
https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/pacificbeat/vanuatu-s-council-of-chiefs-visit-china-s-tea-and-film-capitals/102494704

Taiwan + SCS

For first time, Taiwanese experts will join US-Japanese war games simulating cross-strait clash
SCMP 20230619
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3224642/first-time-taiwanese-experts-will-join-us-japanese-war-games-simulating-cross-strait-clash

US, Japan endanger security across Taiwan Strait by seeking intelligence sharing with Taiwan
China Military 20230619
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/OPINIONS_209196/Opinions_209197/16232224.html

China’s cyber assault on Taiwan
CBS 20230618
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-cyber-assault-taiwan-60-minutes-2023-06-18/

H-6K bombers conduct nighttime Taiwan island encirclement flights
GT 20230619
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1292849.shtml

Taiwan tracks 9 Chinese military aircraft, 8 naval ships around nation
Taiwan News 20230619
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4922650

Carrier USS Ronald Reagan Now in the South China Sea
USNI 20230619
https://news.usni.org/2023/06/19/carrier-uss-ronald-reagan-now-in-the-south-china-sea

Capabilities

China sends record 41 satellites to join Jilin-1 hi-res constellation
SCMP 20230619
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3224636/china-sends-record-41-satellites-join-jilin-1-hi-res-constellation

Space Development Agency’s missile warning satellites transmit first images
Space News 20230619
https://spacenews.com/space-development-agencys-missile-warning-satellites-transmit-first-images/

Raytheon injecting Collins Aerospace unit with $2.7 billion JADC2 jolt
Defense News 20230619
https://www.defensenews.com/industry/2023/06/19/raytheon-injecting-collins-aerospace-unit-with-27-billion-jadc2-jolt/

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