New U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed China's "dangerous and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea" with his Philippine counterpart on Wednesday and underscored the "ironclad" U.S.
In the first such meeting in US President Donald Trump’s second term, the foreign ministers of Quad member-states United States, India, Japan, and Australia met on the sidelines of the inauguration at
Responding to a question on the Quad foreign ministers' meeting in Washington on Tuesday during which they reaffirmed their commitment for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said,
India, the US, Australia, and Japan – met in Washington DC on Tuesday and reaffirmed their shared commitment to 'strengthening a free and open Indo-Pacific'.
The United States, Australia, India, and Japan reaffirmed their partnership at a meeting focusing on countering China's influence. Hosted by Marco Rubio, the Quad grouping emphasized a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
The first Quad ministerial meeting of Australia, India, Japan and the US since President Donald Trump took office was held on Tuesday.
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Foreign economic relations are a complex phenomenon and President Trump as an accomplished businessman do understand this. His “America First” policy is a political ploy to garner public support and votes. It can also be a bargaining chip in trade and tariff negotiations.
Quad nations sent a clear message to China by opposing any actions that change the status quo by force. They are committed to strengthening a free and open Indo-Pacific with upheld rule of law and sovereignty.
QUAD countries under US President Donald Trump give a big warning to China. After the first meeting, QUAD warns China not to change the status quo in the Indo-Pacific. The foreign ministers of the four countries said they opposed any unilateral action that seeks to change the status quo by force or coercion,