Alliances
Stalemate in US-China Ties Appears Likely to Continue Despite Talks
VoA 20230608
https://www.voanews.com/a/stalemate-in-us-china-ties-appears-likely-to-continue-despite-talks/7129203.html
All talk, no dialogue on Asian security
ASPI 20230609
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/all-talk-no-dialogue-on-asian-security/
Blinken planning to visit China as soon as next week
Kyodo 20230609
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/5b3fadfe0d33-urgent-blinken-planning-to-visit-china-as-soon-as-next-week-report.html
Chinese delegates’ attendance of Shangri-La Dialogue another successful practice of China’s military diplomacy in the new era
GT 20230609
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1292294.shtml
China, US move closer to high-level official talks
Asia Times 20230609
https://asiatimes.com/2023/06/china-us-move-closer-to-high-level-official-talks/
China envoy in South Korea warns of ‘wrong bets’ over Sino-U.S. rivalry
Reuters 20230609
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-envoy-south-korea-warns-wrong-bets-over-sino-us-rivalry-2023-06-09/
South Korea summons China envoy over warning on ‘wrong bets’ in ties
Reuters 20230609
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-envoy-south-korea-warns-wrong-bets-over-sino-us-rivalry-2023-06-09/
Ruling party slams China ambassador’s remarks as ‘serious diplomatic discourtesy’
Yonhap 20230609
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230609007100315?section=news
Difficulties in relations with South Korea not caused by China: FM
GT 202300610
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1292315.shtml
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Dr. Ely Ratner Participates in a CNAS Discussion on Building a Networked Security Architecture in the Indo-Pacific
US DoD 20230608
https://www.defense.gov/News/Transcripts/Transcript/Article/3423120/assistant-secretary-of-defense-for-indo-pacific-security-affairs-dr-ely-ratner/
Pentagon Official Emphasizes Washington’s Ties to the Philippines
USNI 20230609
https://news.usni.org/2023/06/09/pentagon-official-emphasizes-washingtons-ties-to-the-philippines
New Zealand and France: A Shared Ambition for the Indo-Pacific
The Diplomat 20230609
https://thediplomat.com/2023/06/new-zealand-and-france-a-shared-ambition-for-the-indo-pacific/
IPEF SUPPLY CHAIN AGREEMENT
USSC20230609
https://www.ussc.edu.au/analysis/ussc-insights-ipef-supply-chain-agreement
EU’s ‘de-risking’ plan for China meets resistance from some members
SCMP 20230610
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3223619/eus-de-risking-plan-china-meets-resistance-some-members
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
The Compacts of Free Association and the Role of the U.S. Coast Guard
CSIS 20230608
https://www.csis.org/blogs/new-perspectives-asia/compacts-free-association-and-role-us-coast-guard
Island Waves
Samoa PM Fiame says Pacific unity crucial in ‘crowded geopolitical landscape’
PINA 20230609
https://pina.com.fj/2023/06/09/samoa-pm-fiame-says-pacific-unity-crucial-in-crowded-geopolitical-landscape/
Japan’s decision to discharge radioactive waste water into Pacific ‘unconscionable’
Islands Business 20230609
https://islandsbusiness.com/news-break/japans-decision-to-discharge-radioactive-waste-water-into-pacific-unconscionable/
China Military Vessel Enters Waters around Japan’s Yakushima Island
Yomiuri 20230609
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defense-security/20230609-115144/
Taiwan + SCS
US Senate passes bill requiring government to respond to CCP attack on Taiwan
Taiwan News 202030609
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4914300
US Senate panel shows war-like mentality in pushing new bill provoking China on Taiwan Straits
GT 20230609
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1292305.shtml
US should switch to ‘strategic clarity,’ academic says
Taipei Times 20230610
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/06/10/2003801317
China warns Europe against official ties with Taiwan ahead of minister’s visit
Reuters 20230609
https://www.reuters.com/world/china-warns-europe-taiwan-contacts-ahead-ministers-trip-2023-06-09/
Capabilities
The Pentagon Is Freaking Out About a Potential War With China (Because America might lose.)
Politico 20230609
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/06/09/america-weapons-china-00100373
Japan Kicks Off New Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Project
The Drive 20230608
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/japan-kicks-off-new-anti-ship-cruise-missile-project
To integrate uncrewed surface vehicles into the navy, start with a concept of operations
ASPI 20230609
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/to-integrate-uncrewed-surface-vehicles-into-the-navy-start-with-a-concept-of-operations/
AFP to set up new coastal defense post in Cagayan
Inquirer (PH) 20230509
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1781455/afp-to-set-up-new-coastal-defense-post-in-cagayan
House Dems introduce bill to allow Virginia sub transfer to Aussies
Breaking Defense 20230609
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/06/house-dems-introduce-bill-to-allow-virginia-sub-transfer-to-aussies/
Debt Ceiling Deal Killed Armed Services Committees’ Ability to Boost Defense Budget, Senator Says
USNI 20230608
https://news.usni.org/2023/06/08/debt-ceiling-deal-killed-armed-services-committees-ability-to-boost-defense-budget-senator-says
More than Half of the Pentagon’s Major Arms Efforts Are Late, GAO Finds
Defense One 20230609
https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2023/06/more-half-pentagons-major-arms-efforts-are-late-gao-finds/387378/
GAO flags concerns about Space Force satellite procurements
Space News 20230608
https://spacenews.com/gao-flags-concerns-about-space-force-satellite-procurements/
Space Force sees further delays to ‘troubled’ GPS ground segment
Defense News 20230609
https://www.defensenews.com/battlefield-tech/space/2023/06/09/space-force-sees-further-delays-to-troubled-gps-ground-segment/
GAO: Zumwalt-class, Virginia Attack Boats Risks Delays in Fielding Hypersonic Missiles
USNI 20230608
https://news.usni.org/2023/06/08/gao-zumwalt-class-virginia-attack-boats-risks-delays-in-fielding-hypersonic-missiles
Major weapon system costs rose $37 billion over past two years: GAO
Breaking Defense 20230609
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/06/major-weapon-system-costs-rose-37-billion-over-last-year-gao/
Weapon Systems Annual Assessment:Programs Are Not Consistently Implementing Practices That Can Help Accelerate Acquisitions
GAO 20230608
https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-23-106059
A Rational China-Oriented Military Strategy
POGO 20230608
https://www.pogo.org/report/2023/06/a-rational-china-oriented-military-strategy
QUALIFIED TO COMPETE: A NEW APPROACH TO CREDENTIALS
WOTR 20230608
https://warontherocks.com/2023/06/qualified-to-compete-a-new-approach-to-credentials/
Exercises
Chinese naval ship heads for Philippines in ‘friendly’ tour
Reuters 20230609
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinese-naval-ship-heads-philippines-friendly-tour-2023-06-09/
China to host Russia in joint exercise, senior military leaders confirm in talks
GT 20230609
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1292308.shtml
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