China warns against ‘bloc confrontation’ as Quad group meets in India
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Beijing says the Australia‑India‑Japan‑US grouping should promote regional peace, not create rival alliances
China has warned against “bloc confrontation” after officials from the Australia-India-Japan-US ‘Quad’ grouping met in New Delhi.
Beijing said on Tuesday that any collaborative effort should contribute to regional peace, stability, and prosperity.
“We also do not support the formation of exclusive cliques or bloc confrontation,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press briefing. “No cooperation should undermine mutual trust and cooperation among regional countries.”
Beijing’s response came as the foreign ministers from India, Australia, Japan, and the US met in New Delhi.
The meeting, chaired by India’s S. Jaishankar, was attended by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.
Addressing the press alongside FM @SenatorWong of Australia, FM Toshimitsu Motegi of Japan and @SecRubio of USA after Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
