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Foreign ministers from four countries express strong criticism of perilous actions in the South China Sea


Foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States expressed serious concerns about intimidating and dangerous actions in the South China Sea during talks in Tokyo. They condemned unilateral actions seeking to change the status quo by force or coercion and expressed strong opposition to the militarization of disputed features and coercive maneuvers in the region. The ministers did not explicitly mention China but their remarks were clearly directed at the country.

The Quad countries announced plans to strengthen maritime security in the region by improving domain awareness, capacity building, and setting up a new maritime legal dialogue. They emphasized the importance of maintaining a free and open maritime order. The U.S. also announced a major revamp of its military command in Japan in response to the evolving security environment and threats posed by China.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian criticized the Quad, accusing them of creating tension and inciting confrontation. Chinese vessels have clashed with Philippine ships in the South China Sea, but the two countries reached a provisional agreement to ease tensions in July.

The Quad ministers also pledged to enhance cooperation in cybersecurity to protect critical infrastructure and supply chains, including undersea cables. The U.S. plans to continue working with its partners to ensure freedom of navigation and the unimpeded flow of lawful maritime commerce. After the meetings in Tokyo, U.S. officials will hold security talks with the Philippines as part of efforts to counter China’s assertiveness in the region.

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