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AUKUS IN	30 days
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Pacific Region Media tracks the social media accounts and RSS feeds of journalists and news agencies operating in, and reporting on, the Indo-Pacific region.

The AUKUS narrative has been driven by 41 sources in the Pacific Region Media module across 99 unique narratives in the last 30 days. The most active keywords associated with the AUKUS narrative are prime minister, foreign minister, climate change, and united kingdom.

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AUKUS should be viewed as a unique opportunity to grow our industrial base to support both US and Australian submarine construction, say members of the House of Representatives. The House members note Americas submarine manufacturing industry has been strained by the COVID-19 pandemic but argue it could expand to meet both the US and Australias needs.
It is difficult to reconcile the public documents and statements relating to the AUKUS nuclear-power submarine project. Unlike the usual procurement process the defence policy justification is opaque. The schedule and costs are unclear, and the implications for Australian industry vague.
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The Sydney Morning Herald

Australia

Over the last 30 days in narratives related to AUKUS, The Sydney Morning Herald has talked about nuclear-powered submarines, defence minister richard, and minister richard marles more than any other topics.

The Sydney Morning Herald has amplified 12 articles in this period. Here are the top 3:

Secret briefings triggered US senators’ dramatic AUKUS intervention

smh.com.au

prime minister · defence minister · australian sovereignty

Secret briefings triggered US senators dramatic AUKUS intervention. Discussion were still fluid, sources close to the briefings said, but they rattled some of Congress biggest defence hawks. Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull said news of the letter was rightly continuing to resonate in Australia days after it was revealed by specialist publication Breaking Defense.

‘No doubt’: Defence Minister says subs pact will stretch US industries

smh.com.au

defence minister · industrial base · national security

Defence Minister Richard Marles says there is no doubt the AUKUS submarine pact will put pressure on US defence industries. Marles concedes Australia must develop its own submarine-building capabilities. Two US senators warned the deal would stretch their country's submarine industry to breaking point.

‘A statement’: Australia and France to jointly provide ammunition to Ukraine

smh.com.au

defence minister · australia and france · french foreign

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‘AUKUS can lift all boats’: US politicians rally behind pact in letter...

smh.com.au

industrial base · letter to biden · nuclear-powered submarines

AUKUS can lift all boats: US politicians rally behind pact in letter to Biden. US lawmakers write to Joe Biden to insist American shipyards can supply Australia with nuclear-powered submarines. How to plug a looming capability gap between the retirement of Australias current Collins-class submarines in the 2030s and the arrival of locally made nuclear powered submarines is a key issue.

Worry about Japan not China, says Beijing’s top envoy in Australia

smh.com.au

japanese people · prime minister · japanese people are

Beijings top envoy in Australia said Japans failure to apologise for its conduct during World War II meant it could again go to war with Australia. Xiao Qian also intensified his criticisms of the AUKUS pact between Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom. He said the federal government was wasting taxpayer money by spending tens of billions of dollars on nuclear-powered submarines.

Democrat push to grant Australia a waiver to import nuclear subs earlier...

smh.com.au

defence lloyd · lloyd austin · australian strategic

Democrat push to grant Australia a waiver to import nuclear subs earlier than expected. Congressman Joe Courtney says an exemption to tough American arms laws for AUKUS could speed the arrival of off-the-shelf submarines. Australian officials have for years been pushing their US counterparts to reform their treatment under arms regulations. The export controls that have built up over decades are going to require Congress to reform the system.

Leaked senators’ letter warns AUKUS deal could harm US submarine industry

smh.com.au

industrial base · nuclear-powered submarine · breaking point

Leaked senators letter warns AUKUS deal could harm US submarine industry. Intervention is the first time members of Congress from either party have expressed misgivings about the deal. The intervention comes just three months before Albanese government unveils its submarine plan.

‘Huge moment’: Government prepares to unveil AUKUS plan

smh.com.au

submarine model · nuclear-powered submarine · strategic review

Government prepares to unveil AUKUS plan to acquire nuclear submarines. Defence Minister says he is prepared to make tough decisions. Experts say acquiring nuclear-powered submarines will cost at least $100 billion. Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong will travel to UK and France next week to meet with their British and French counterparts.

The thorniest political challenges ahead in 2023

smh.com.au

political force · morrison government · party room

James Chalmers has to help Australians get through the next 12 months while steering the economy towards healthy growth. Productivity Commission will hand the treasurer its five-yearly report in February. The final review of the Reserve Bank will land on his desk in March. Richard Marles will have to make decisions that will determine the course of Australian defence and national security policy for decades to come. Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen is facing twin challenges that will be crucial to the governments election prospects.

‘No ordinary diplomat’: The outspoken ambassador infuriating China

smh.com.au

shingo yamagami · japanese ambassador · ambassador shingo

Japanese ambassador Shingo Yamagami is a prolific practitioner of soft power diplomacy. His outspokenness drew him into a public stoush this week with Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian, who used a press conference at the Chinese embassy to accuse him of failing to do his job properly and working to prevent Australia from deepening ties with China. The ambassador has a reputation as the most forthright and energetic ambassador working in Canberra today.

UK government warned to be ‘wary of over-committing’ in the Indo-Pacific

smh.com.au

armoured division · defence secretary · prime minister

UK government warned to be wary of over-committing in the Indo-Pacific. House of Lords committee says it may not have the bandwidth to be Europes premier partner of choice in the region. The committee spent seven months examining the UKs defence policy.

A political reckoning and a scorching act of revenge

smh.com.au

niki savva · scott morrison · managed to win

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ACD

China

ACD has amplified 7 articles in this period. Here are the top 3:

肖千大使駁日駐澳大使講話批AUKUS視中國為潛在威脅

acd.com.au

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美國兩參議員警告拜登不要提供核潛艇給澳洲

acd.com.au

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澳外長防長將前往法英訪問討論印太局勢氣候等議題

acd.com.au

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蒙納殊大學處澳洲核材料研究最前沿助核動力潛艇在水下保持更長時間

acd.com.au

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艾班尼斯將訪問巴新增進友誼

acd.com.au

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中國海關或接澳煤解禁通知分析認為市場很難迅速復甦

acd.com.au

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美議員疑澳船廠與中國關係前防長力挺西澳家鄉企業

acd.com.au

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Asia Times

Philippines

Over the last 30 days in narratives related to AUKUS, Asia Times has talked about prime minister, foreign minister, and chinese military more than any other topics.

Asia Times has amplified 6 articles in this period. Here are the top 3:

Deciphering Australia’s new tune on China

asiatimes.com

prime minister · foreign minister · australian foreign

2022 brought a change of government in Australia and a new public tone to its diplomacy - particularly towards relations with China, Southeast Asia and the Pacific - it also revealed Australias deep-seated geopolitical anxieties. The Labor Party government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, stopped beating the drums of war and looked towards respectful, if cautious, cooperation with Beijing. Labor demonstrated continuity on the Quad, AUKUS and deepening security relations with Japan.

Kishida’s rearming of Japan wins support of allies

asiatimes.com

prime minister · united kingdom · defense budget

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is winding down a six-day, five-nation tour that took him to France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. These were the first such high-level interactions of 2023 among world leaders, triggering some interesting speculation and interpretations in world media. Japan took over the presidency of the powerful Group of Seven industrialized nations two weeks ago.

New US Congress agrees on one thing: China threat

asiatimes.com

house of representatives · bipartisan congressional · congressional majorities

New US Congress agrees on one thing: China threat. Resolution and momentum of bipartisan congressional majorities has grown over the past five years to be an enduring and driving force in defending America against dangers posed by China. Since 2018, Congress has become more important than ever in making US China policy.

Reason to hope for a China-Australia reset

asiatimes.com

australia-china relations · chinese students · albanese government

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US steals march on China in great power competition

asiatimes.com

great power · power competition · biden administration

US steals march on China in great power competition with the United States. Chinas economy has turned sluggish, pulled down by expanding state intervention in the economy, waves of Covid-related lockdowns, a property sector slowdown and softening international demand for Chinese exports. China remains the largest trading partner for most of the world, its economic luster has dimmed amid declining economic growth.

Australia wants smart sea mines to put China in check

asiatimes.com

sea mines · nuclear submarines · smart sea

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9 News Australia

Australia

Over the last 30 days in narratives related to AUKUS, 9 News Australia has talked about united kingdom, national security, and prime minister more than any other topics.

9 News Australia has amplified 3 articles in this period.

Australia could join US, Japan in trilateral military exercises, says White House...

9news.com.au

white house · national security · military exercises

Australia could join US, Japan in trilateral military exercises, says White House official. President Joe Biden wanted to "talk to Prime Minister (Fumio) Kishida about the option for trilateral exercises with Australia, US and Japan" Closer military ties between Japan and the US as a way to deter China have already been announced this week. Biden has previously warned of a decisive decade "in setting the terms of our competition with the PRC"

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Australia and France pledge ammo for Ukraine as AUKUS subs spat lingers...

nine.social

defence minister · foreign minister · french foreign

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Government confident in getting submarines despite deep US opposition

9news.com.au

armed services · services committee · nuclear submarines

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Huanqiu

China

Huanqiu has amplified 5 articles in this period. Here are the top 3:

王辉耀：中国为多极全球化注入新动能

3w.huanqiu.com

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美防长亚太之行剑指中国专家：无法影响中国维护自身权益的决心与意志

3w.huanqiu.com

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朝中社就北约秘书长外访刊文：日韩将不速之客引入域内等于引狼入室

3w.huanqiu.com

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New Talk Taiwan

China

New Talk Taiwan has amplified 5 articles in this period. Here are the top 3:

零和遊戲？美參議員警告拜登 AUKUS可能危及美潛艦艦隊 | 國際 | Newtalk新聞

newtalk.tw

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楊宏基觀點》俄烏戰恐「升級」！衝擊以美為中心政經系統架構全球遭殃 | 國際 | Newtalk新聞

newtalk.tw

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威懾中國拜登將討論美日澳3方協同演習 | 國際 | Newtalk新聞

newtalk.tw

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The Straits Times

Singapore

Over the last 30 days in narratives related to AUKUS, The Straits Times has talked about defence minister, minister anthony albanese, and minister richard marles more than any other topics.

The Straits Times has amplified 5 articles in this period. Here are the top 3:

Senior Australian ministers to visit France, Britain to boost ties

straitstimes.com

ministerial consultations · security pact · france and britain

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Australia's Albanese to visit Papua New Guinea to strengthen economic, security ties...

straitstimes.com

prime minister · papua new guinea · australia's albanese

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Australian PM pushes ahead with plans for nuclear submarines despite concerns in...

straitstimes.com

nuclear-powered submarines · submarines to australia · nuclear submarines

Australian PM pushes ahead with plans for nuclear submarines despite concerns in the US. Australia does not have nuclear weapons but is set to acquire nuclear-powered submarines from the US and Britain as part of the Aukus three-way security pact announced in 2021.

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NTDTV

China

NTDTV has amplified 4 articles in this period. Here are the top 3:

日英.日澳相互准入允駐軍學者：AUKUS助日 - 新唐人亞太電視台

ntdtv.com.tw

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前北約秘書長建議NATO與台合作訓練、聯合軍演 - 新唐人亞太電視台

ntdtv.com.tw

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前北約助理秘書長：台灣可善用科技力發展安全合作 - 新唐人亞太電視台

ntdtv.com.tw

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CRNTT Hong Kong

China

Chinese State Media

CRNTT Hong Kong has amplified 3 articles in this period.

澳洲退出美英澳“三邊安全夥伴關係”了嗎？

crntt.com

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許勤華：歐亞地區當前是中美安全競爭核心點

crntt.com

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美對華戰略本質是“零和”思維

crntt.com

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6do.news

China

6do.news has amplified 3 articles in this period.

台湾风险升级，美议员担忧美国防工业"措手不及" ::: 六度网

6do.news

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台湾风险升级，美议员担忧美国防工业“措手不及” ::: 六度网

6do.news

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北约前秘书长:俄乌战争带给台湾的三大启示 ::: 六度网

6do.news

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Position Paper of the People’s Republic of China For the 77th Session of...

fmprc.gov.cn

Unilateralism, protectionism, and hegemonism are reasserting themselves, and nontraditional security threats involving public health, terrorism, climate change, and cybersecurity are rising. The world is becoming increasingly multi-polar, economically globalized, digitized and culturally diversified.

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