Alliances

Biden’s gamble: Delaying sanctions and playing down Chinese espionage will improve relations with Beijing
NBC 20230616
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/biden-delaying-sanctions-playing-down-chinese-espionage-for-dialogue-rcna89466

China, U.S. should bring bilateral relations gradually to track of stable growth: FM
Xinhua 20230617
https://english.news.cn/20230617/01e3624556e54c8abc6fec0d11988399/c.html

Three key priorities in crucial US-China talks
BBC 20230617
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65941187

Blinken says aim of China trip is to build “empowered communications”
Kyodo 20230617
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/12a0fbd1437d-update1-blinken-says-aim-of-china-trip-is-to-build-empowered-communications.html

Chinese analysts see ray of hope as Blinken stresses need for ‘open’ US-China talks on Beijing trip
SCMP 20230617
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3224446/chinese-analysts-see-ray-hope-blinken-stresses-need-open-us-china-talks-beijing-trip

Republicans Attack Blinken for China Trip, Threatening Subpoena
NYTimes 20230617
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/us/politics/republicans-blinken-china.html

Antony Blinken’s visit to China could be a success even without breakthrough agreements: analysts
SCMP 20230617
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3224415/antony-blinkens-visit-china-could-be-success-even-without-breakthrough-agreements-analysts

China should avoid seeking global ‘kingship’ amid US tensions, academic says ahead of Antony Blinken visit
SCMP 20230617
https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3224366/china-should-avoid-seeking-global-kingship-amid-us-tensions-academic-says-ahead-antony-blinken-visit

Japan, U.S. and Philippine national security chiefs hold first meeting
Japan Times 20230617
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/17/national/politics-diplomacy/us-philippines-japan-national-security-advisers/

ASEAN Between the US and China
Project Syndicate 20230615
https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/why-asean-countries-cannot-decouple-from-china-by-lili-yan-ing-2023-06

China donates fertilizer to Philippines, highlighting friendly relations
GT 20230617
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1292736.shtml

The United States is losing the multilateral economic game
EAF 20230617
https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2023/06/17/the-united-states-is-losing-the-multilateral-economic-game/

As U.S. and Chinese Officials Meet, Businesses Temper Their Hopes
NYTimes 20230617
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/business/economy/china-united-states-business.html

Tech giants ‘de-risk’ from China, but selectively
Asia Times 20230617
https://asiatimes.com/2023/06/tech-giants-de-risk-from-china-but-selectively/

Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)

BUFFs in Guam: B-52s Deploy for Another Bomber Task Force
Air & Space 20230616
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/b-52s-deploy-to-guam-bomber-task-force/

US vs China vs Taiwan
PIT 20230617
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/us-vs-china-vs-taiwan

Island Waves

Samoa to benefit from US-Korea partnership
Samoa Observer 20230617
https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/104117

S.R.O.S. signs agreement with Chinese institution
Samoa Observer 20230617
https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/104110

Govt. denies Hong Kong business link
Samoa Observer 20230617
https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/104074

Taiwan + SCS

How Beijing’s sabre-rattling is fuelling US doubts over commitment to peaceful reunification with Taiwan
SCMP 20230617
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3224398/how-beijings-sabre-rattling-fuelling-us-doubts-over-commitment-peaceful-reunification-taiwan

Xi’s letter to forum inspires cross-Straits exchanges; mainland provides rich opportunities amid global uncertainty
GT 20230617
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1292741.shtml

Taiwan’s Defense Dilemma
The Diplomat 20230617
https://thediplomat.com/2023/06/taiwans-defense-dilemma/

China sends 13 military aircraft, 7 naval vessels around Taiwan
Taiwan News 20230617
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4921454

NZ frigate confronted by Chinese navy in South China Seas, investigation reveals
Stuff NZ 20230618
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/300907470/nz-frigate-confronted-by-chinese-navy-in-south-china-seas-investigation-reveals

Capabilities

Japan, U.S., South Korea Should Hasten Efforts to Jointly Strengthen Deterrence
Yomiuri 20230617
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20230617-116814/

Hawaii Marines Need to Be Ready for War, Officer Says
Military.com 20230616
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/16/hawaii-marines-need-be-ready-war-officer-says.html

Japan to set out guidelines for future defense technology equipment
Kyodo 20230617
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/34caea6704e1-japan-to-set-out-guidelines-for-future-defense-technology-equipment.html

Despite growing interest in commercial satellite data, industry faces uncertainty
Space News 20230616
https://spacenews.com/despite-growing-interest-in-commercial-satellite-data-industry-faces-uncertainty/

MQ-9 Reaper Lands On Remote Dirt Strip For The First Time
The Drive 20230617
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/mq-9-reaper-lands-on-remote-dirt-strip-for-the-first-time

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