Alliances
China’s foreign minister airs concerns in phone call with Blinken ahead of planned visit
AP 20230614
https://apnews.com/article/blinken-qin-gang-phone-call-59c506e031595f8c9f9dd722893d3ae9
China rebukes US in phone call ahead of Blinken’s planned Beijing trip
Reuters 20230614
https://www.reuters.com/world/china-foreign-minister-tells-blinken-us-should-respect-chinas-core-concerns-2023-06-14/
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang speaks with Blinken, clarifying China’s stance on core concerns including Taiwan question
GT 20230614
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1292552.shtml
US plays down chance of breakthrough from Blinken China visit after tense call
Reuters 20230615
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-not-expecting-breakthrough-blinken-visit-china-diplomats-2023-06-14/
Blinken to visit China; trip expected to relaunch next stage of high-level exchanges: experts
GT 20230614
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1292552.shtml
Amid Asia’s arms race, US and Chinese militaries must restart dialogue
SCMP 20230615
https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3223937/amid-asias-arms-race-us-and-chinese-militaries-must-restart-dialoguehttps
U.S. strengthening alliances with S. Korea, others to manage competition with China: U.S. officials
Yonhap 20230614
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230614009400325?section=news
S. Korea-China-Japan summit possibility depends on Beijing: presidential office
Yonhap 20230614
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230614007900315
China is at crux of clash of Philippine presidential dynasties
Nikkei 20230614
https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/China-is-at-crux-of-clash-of-Philippine-presidential-dynasties
US-Philippines Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement Revived
FPRI 20230614
https://www.fpri.org/article/2023/06/us-philippines-enhanced-defense-cooperation-agreement-revived/
‘Much more ambitious’: Australia to deepen partnership with Nato as it opens Japan office
Guardian 20230614
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/14/much-more-ambitious-australia-to-deepen-partnership-with-nato-as-it-opens-office-japan
Tokyo liaison driven by NATO’s eastward expansion a source of instability
GT 20230614
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1292581.shtml
US undermines Asia-Pacific security by wooing allies
China Military 20230614
http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/OPINIONS_209196/Opinions_209197/16231191.html
China ‘anxious and regretful’ over Ukraine war, PLA strategist says
SCMP 20230614
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3223980/china-anxious-and-regretful-over-ukraine-war-says-pla-strategist
China should reconsider Russia ties, ‘make friends with more countries’, scholar says
SCMP 20230614
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3223973/make-friends-more-countries-chinese-scholar-says-beijing-should-reconsider-ties-russia
To understand the Quad’s real ambitions, ignore its empty rhetoric and look at its actions in the Indo-Pacific
SCMP 20230614
https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3223608/understand-quads-real-ambitions-ignore-its-empty-rhetoric-and-look-its-actions-indo-pacific
New round of IPEF talks to take place in S. Korea next month
Yonhap 20230614
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230614002700320
Yellen warns against decoupling, but US containment strategy still intact: experts
GT 20230614
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1292598.shtml
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
Top cybersecurity official warns of sabotage from Chinese hackers
The Hill 22030613
https://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/4047488-top-cybersecurity-official-warn-of-sabotage-from-chinese-hackers/
JRM commander Nicholson says ‘adios’ to Guam, Huffman welcomed
KUAM 20230614
https://www.kuam.com/story/49077027/jrm-commander-nicholson-says-goodbye-to-guam-huffman-welcomed
Stakeholders’ Meeting focuses on military updates
Saipan Tribune 20230614
https://www.saipantribune.com/index.php/stakeholders-meeting-focuses-on-military-updates/
Island Waves
US military granted unimpeded access to key Papua New Guinea defence facilities in new security agreement
ABC (AU) 20230614
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-14/us-military-granted-unimpeded-access-to-key-png-facilities/102480288
Fiji and NZ strengthen defence relationship
FBCN 20230614
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/fiji-and-nz-strengthen-defence-relationships/
Visit to strengthen Fiji, MOU to increase efficiency New Zealand alliance
Fiji Times 20230614
https://www.fijitimes.com/visit-to-strengthen-fiji-mou-to-increase-efficiency-new-zealand-alliance/
New Zealand and Fiji strike defence deal amid rising Pacific tensions
Guardian 20230614
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/14/new-zealand-and-fiji-strike-defence-deal-amid-rising-pacific-tensions
Malaita looks to China to fulfill 11th hour policy
Solomon Star 20230615
https://www.solomonstarnews.com/malaita-looks-to-china-to-fulfill-11th-hour-policy/
Pacific story must include Australia and New Zealand; ‘must’ start with visa-free travel
Fiji Times 20230614
https://www.fijitimes.com/prasad-pacific-story-must-include-australia-and-new-zealand-must-start-with-visa-free-travel/
Australian High Commissioner Visits Project Sites in Makira
Solomon Times 20230614
https://www.solomontimes.com/news/australian-high-commissioner-visits-project-sites-in-makira/12668
US creates task force to counter China influence in Pacific
Radio NZ 20230614
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/491957/us-creates-task-force-to-counter-china-influence-in-pacific
28 Indonesians caught illegally fishing in PNG waters
Islands Business 20230614
https://islandsbusiness.com/news-break/28-indonesians-caught-illegally-fishing-in-png-waters/
Taiwan + SCS
Military outlines drills to counter China
Taiwan News 20230615
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/06/15/2003801579
Taiwan to complete review of air raid shelters in July
Taiwan News 20230614
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4917690
Taiwan’s new civil defense handbook details emergency kit for Chinese attack
Taiwan News 20230614
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4918707
US evacuation plan shows it will abandon Taiwan after turning it into an ammunition depot
GT 20230614
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1292569.shtml
Taiwan’s handbook on spotting Chinese soldiers got uniforms wrong
Taiwan News 20230614
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4918657
China invites 5,000 Taiwanese to Cross-Strait Forum
Taiwan News 20230614
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4918658
Chinese live-fire training near Taiwan follows rare dual-carrier drills by US Navy
S&S 20230614
https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2023-06-14/china-live-fire-drills-taiwan-10432055.html
Will China’s Increased Oil Supplies Change Xi’s Taiwan Calculus?
Hudson 20230614
https://www.hudson.org/energy/will-china-increased-oil-supplies-change-xis-taiwan-calculus-lewis-libby
Taiwan tracks 12 Chinese military aircraft, 4 naval ships around nation
Taiwan News 20230614
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4918285
How Congress Can Help Taiwan Under the New Budget Deal
AEI 20230614
https://www.aei.org/foreign-and-defense-policy/how-congress-can-help-taiwan-under-the-new-budget-deal/
S. Korea, China to toughen crackdown on illegal fishing in East Sea
Yonhap 20230614
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230614002300320?section=news
Xi throws Okinawa into East Asia geopolitical cocktail
Nikkei 20230615
https://asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/China-up-close/Analysis-Xi-throws-Okinawa-into-East-Asia-geopolitical-cocktail
Capabilities
U.S. in talks to deploy ‘multi-domain’ army unit in Japan
Nikkei 20230615
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/U.S.-in-talks-to-deploy-multi-domain-army-unit-in-Japan
Army Aviation Plays Central Role in Pacific
Military.com 20230613
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/13/army-aviation-plays-central-role-pacific.html
ADF shifts focus to water-based training in line with Australia’s Defence Strategic Review
ABC (AU) 20230614
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-14/australian-defence-force-littoral-training-darwin-nt/102440772
How to Solve the AUKUS Nuclear Submarine Deal’s Nuclear Fuel Problem
Carnegie 20230613
https://carnegieendowment.org/2023/06/13/how-to-solve-aukus-nuclear-submarine-deal-s-nuclear-fuel-problem-pub-89958
Will AUKUS policy penetrate defence bureaucracies?
ASPI 20230614
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/will-aukus-policy-penetrate-defence-bureaucracies/
Plan unveiled to deploy new US military unit in Okinawa to counter China threat
NHK 20230614
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/2520/
U.S. Navy Constructs PHP 17 Million Disaster Relief Shelter in Palawan
US IndoPaCom 20230614
https://www.pacom.mil/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/3428198/us-navy-constructs-php-17-million-disaster-relief-shelter-in-palawan/
US sanctions Chinese hypersonic weapon makers
Asia Times 20230614
https://asiatimes.com/2023/06/us-sanctions-chinese-hypersonic-weapon-makers/
IN THE DARK: HOW THE PENTAGON’S LIMITED SUPPLIER VISIBILITY RISKS U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY
WOTR 20230614
https://warontherocks.com/2023/06/in-the-dark-how-the-pentagons-limited-supplier-visibility-risks-u-s-national-security/
Next commandant says he will accelerate Marine Corps’ transformation
Military Times 20230614
https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2023/06/14/next-commandant-says-he-will-accelerate-marine-corps-transformation/
CMC Nominee Smith Renews Calls for 31 Amphibs, Senate Wants SECNAV to Revise Shipbuilding Plan
USNI 20230613
https://news.usni.org/2023/06/13/cmc-nominee-smith-renews-calls-for-31-amphibs-senate-wants-secnav-to-revise-shipbuilding-plan
Lawmakers Want to Know: How Will The Air Force Defend Austere ‘ACE’ Bases?
Air & Space 20230613
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-agile-combat-employment-base-defense/
Chinese military tests advanced 055 destroyer Dalian on evacuation mission skills
SCMP 20230614
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3224083/chinese-military-tests-advanced-055-destroyer-dalian-evacuation-mission-skills
House seeks to codify quiet military aid to US-friendly militias
Defense News 20230613
https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2023/06/13/house-seeks-to-codify-quiet-military-aid-to-us-friendly-militias/
House authorizers would block F-22 divestments, end funding for ARRW hypersonic program
Breaking Defense 20230614
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/06/house-authorizers-would-block-f-22-divestments-end-funding-for-arrw-hypersonic-program/
House appropriators’ $826B Pentagon spending bill sets up fights with authorizers
Breaking Defense 20230614
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/06/house-appropriators-826b-pentagon-spending-bill-sets-up-fights-with-authorizers/
Power
China’s efforts to catch up in global electronic spying race
Reuters 20230614
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-efforts-catch-up-global-electronic-spying-race-2023-06-14/
Exercises
1st Dispatched Submarine Training in the United States (U.S.) in 2023
JMASF 20230614
https://www.mod.go.jp/msdf/en/release/202306/20230614en.pdf
”In the vicinity of Guam islands”
Indian, U.S. and Japanese Big Decks Drill in the Indo-Pacific
USNI 20230614
https://news.usni.org/2023/06/14/indian-u-s-and-japanese-big-decks-drill-in-the-indo-pacific
Chinese naval ship docks in Manila for ‘goodwill’ visit amid South China Sea tensions
Straits Times 20230614
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/chinese-naval-ship-docks-in-manila-for-goodwill-visit-amid-south-china-sea-tensions
Events
The U.S. Congress, Taiwan, and U.S.-China Strategic Competition
Asia Society 29 June 2023 10:00-11:15 AM EDT
https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/events/us-congress-taiwan-and-us-china-strategic-competition
HOW AUSTRALIA CAN NAVIGATE US-CHINA ECONOMIC BATTLES
USSC 15 June 2023 6:00-7:00 PM EST
https://www.ussc.edu.au/events/how-australia-can-navigate-us-china-economic-battles
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