Indo-Pacific Update: November 2, 2024 (Based on OSINT)

South China Sea:

• No major developments reported in the South China Sea within the last 24 hours. However, tensions remain high as China continues its military drills and island-building activities.
• Vietnamese state media reported continued activity by Chinese fishing vessels near the Paracel Islands, a disputed territory claimed by both Vietnam and China.

East China Sea:

• No significant activities reported in the East China Sea within the last 24 hours. However, the ongoing dispute between Japan and China over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands remains a potential flashpoint.

Korean Peninsula:

• North Korea maintains silence on its missile and nuclear programs. South Korea and the United States continue to monitor the situation closely.

Indian Ocean:

• India conducted a successful test launch of its Agni-V long-range ballistic missile on November 1st. This move is seen by some as a signal to China and Pakistan.

Quad

• No official pronouncements from the Quad (India, Australia, Japan, and the United States) within the last 24 hours. However, member countries likely continue to coordinate on various issues of regional security.

ASEAN

• No major regional meetings or announcements from ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) within the last 24 hours.

Other:

• The United States and the Philippines concluded their annual Balikatan military exercises on October 31st. The exercises focused on interoperability and maritime security cooperation.

Sources:

• Open-source intelligence (OSINT) reports from various reputable news agencies and think tanks.
• Social media monitoring of relevant hashtags and accounts.
• Official press releases from government agencies.

Note: This report is based on publicly available information and may not be exhaustive. WPS.News will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.