China says Quad, AUKUS are ‘cliques’ in U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy
2 years, 10 months ago

China says Quad, AUKUS are ‘cliques’ in U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy

The Hindu  

China has equated the India, U.S., Australia, Japan Quad grouping with the AUKUS defence pact, calling both “exclusive cliques” part of the Biden administration’s “ill-intentioned” Indo-Pacific strategy. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, in Melbourne last week for the Quad Foreign Ministers meet, rejected that criticism, saying on Friday, “Our record, actions and stance are fairly clear and by criticising them repeatedly, it doesn’t make us less credible.” This week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, took aim at the new Indo-Pacific strategy released by the Biden administration, saying that “ill intentions underlie the so-called ‘Indo-Pacific strategy’ devised under the pretext of ‘the China threat’”. It will surely be greeted with nothing but vigilance and rejection from regional countries.” China initially dismissed the Quad as “sea foam” that would fade away, but with growing closeness and widening scope that has seen the four countries begin to work together on a range of initiatives from vaccines to critical technology, Beijing has stepped up its criticism. That has taken on a sharper tone of late, including naming the four countries in official statements, in a shift from the past where the criticism was broadly reserved for the U.S. On Friday, following the meet in Melbourne, the Foreign Ministry said “China believes that the so-called Quad group cobbled together by the U.S., Japan, India and Australia is essentially a tool for containing and besieging China to maintain U.S. hegemony.”

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The State – and Fate – of America’s Indo-Pacific Alliances
1 month ago

The State – and Fate – of America’s Indo-Pacific Alliances

The Diplomat  

The United States’ Indo-Pacific security allies – Australia, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand – have a major stake in the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. During Trump’s first term in office, in 2019 he and his team published the Indo-Pacific Strategy, which sought to maintain a “free and open” region primarily through strengthening alliances and partnerships to …

China's defense minister stresses regional unity at ASEAN defense meeting
1 month ago

China's defense minister stresses regional unity at ASEAN defense meeting

China Daily  

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Thursday called for regional unity and cooperation while opposing bloc politics and external interference during the 11th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus in Vientiane, Laos. In his speech at the gathering, Dong emphasized the importance of maintaining ASEAN's centrality in regional affairs, strengthening existing frameworks for cooperation, and rejecting exclusive alliances or "small groups". He …

Troops from Japan, US & Australia to hold joint training amid concerns over Chinese aggression
1 month, 1 week ago

Troops from Japan, US & Australia to hold joint training amid concerns over Chinese aggression

Firstpost  

In a joint statement, the ministers shared “serious concern” over destabilising actions in the East and South China Seas, including “dangerous conduct” by China’s military against vessels from the Philippines and other regional nations Troops from Japan, US, and Australia will train together in Northern Australia. Image used for representational purpose/AP Japan will deploy troops to northern Australia for joint …

South Korea committed to active role in “establishing new norms” including through cooperation with the Quad: Envoy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korea committed to active role in “establishing new norms” including through cooperation with the Quad: Envoy

The Hindu  

Korea has embarked on its journey to become a “global pivotal state” and is committed to playing an active role in “establishing new norms” by participating in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework and fostering cooperation with the Quad, South Korean Envoy Chang Jae-Bok said on Wednesday while also noting that India is also strengthening connections with regional partners through initiatives such …

Japan should think twice about taking point position in containment of China: China Daily editorial
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan should think twice about taking point position in containment of China: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In a revealing interview with Bloomberg while attending the gathering of the Aspen Economic Strategy Group, the United States Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel made it clear that the US is looking to its Asia-Pacific ally to take point in the efforts to get China's neighbors to participate in the US strategy to contain China. Exposing the callousness with which …

Indo-Pacific Biden’s imp, least talked about success: Blinken, Austin, Sullivan
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indo-Pacific Biden’s imp, least talked about success: Blinken, Austin, Sullivan

Hindustan Times  

Washington: The US administration’s approach to the Indo-Pacific, in terms of creating an integrated network of relationships, deepening partnerships, and connecting allies in the European and Indo-Pacific theatres, is one of the “most important and least told stories” of the Joe Biden presidency, America’s three senior-most national security officials have argued. In a rare joint piece in The Washington Post, …

Biggest regional risk factor is US destroying trust and cooperation: China Daily editorial
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Biggest regional risk factor is US destroying trust and cooperation: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken waves as he boards his plane to depart Yokota Air Base on July 29 after participating in the QUAD ministerial meeting in Tokyo, Japan. Historical complexities used to be the single most important factor in the way of claimant countries resolving their territorial disputes in the East and South China seas. Labeling China as …

No country should dominate others: Quad in clear message to China
4 months, 3 weeks ago

No country should dominate others: Quad in clear message to China

New Indian Express  

TOKYO: In a loud and clear message to China, the Quad on Monday reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, vowing to work towards a region where no country dominates others and each state is free from coercion in all its forms. Without directly naming China, the four foreign ministers expressed serious concern over the situation in …

Pacific island leaders agree to enhance Japan’s role in the region amid growing China influence
5 months ago

Pacific island leaders agree to enhance Japan’s role in the region amid growing China influence

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Leaders of 18 Pacific island nations and areas agreed to an enhanced role of Japan in the region’s development while opposing any attempted coercive activity, in a joint declaration adopted at their summit Thursday, as Tokyo seeks greater engagement to counter China’s influence. The Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting, or PALM, launched under a Japanese initiative in 1997, has …

Faced with threats from Russia and its Asian supporters, NATO and Indo-Pacific partners get closer
5 months, 1 week ago

Faced with threats from Russia and its Asian supporters, NATO and Indo-Pacific partners get closer

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Four Indo-Pacific countries attending the NATO summit issued a joint statement Thursday to “strongly condemn the illicit military cooperation” between Russia and North Korea, showing how the military alliance and its Pacific partners are forging closer ties to counter what they see as shared security threats. “We will address our shared security challenges, including Russia’s war against Ukraine, …

To counter China, NATO and its Asian partners are moving closer under US leadership
5 months, 2 weeks ago

To counter China, NATO and its Asian partners are moving closer under US leadership

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In the third year of the war in Ukraine, NATO is set to deepen relations with its four Indo-Pacific partners, which, although not part of the military alliance, are gaining prominence as Russia and China forge closer ties to counter the United States and the two Koreas support opposing sides of the conflict in Europe. “That’s part of …

Philippines President Marcos says country will pursue 'more robust collaboration' with India on defence cooperation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Philippines President Marcos says country will pursue 'more robust collaboration' with India on defence cooperation

The Hindu  

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Junior has said that his government will pursue "more robust collaboration" with "friends" such as India as collaborative endeavours to build pillars that support the architecture of regional stability. He said the Philippines would "also pursue more robust collaboration with friends such as South Korea, India, amongst others, collaborative endeavours among a few States that share …

U.S.-India ties based on common vision and values: U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin
6 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S.-India ties based on common vision and values: U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin

The Hindu  

Defence Secretary Lloyd J. Austin on June 1 said the U.S.-India ties are based on a common vision and common values and the momentum in the relationship is not only going to continue but will pick up speed. “So, I believe the momentum that we see is not only going to continue but, at a point, it will pick up …

Bid for dominance over Asia Pacific tests US, China attempt at detente
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bid for dominance over Asia Pacific tests US, China attempt at detente

Al Jazeera  

US defence chief Lloyd Austin hails a ‘new era of security’ in the Asia Pacific, drawing a strong pushback from a senior Chinese official. Defence chief Lloyd Austin has praised a “new era of security” in the Asia Pacific as he underscored that the region remained a major strategic priority for the United States, drawing a quick pushback from a …

More talk than substance in Japan joining AUKUS
7 months, 3 weeks ago

More talk than substance in Japan joining AUKUS

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, California US March 13, 2023. However, many analysts both in and outside the three member nations have raised questions about Japan joining AUKUS, which has a strong "Anglophone" character. …

More talk than substance in Japan joining AUKUS
7 months, 3 weeks ago

More talk than substance in Japan joining AUKUS

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, California US March 13, 2023. However, many analysts both in and outside the three member nations have raised questions about Japan joining AUKUS, which has a strong "Anglophone" character. …

China expresses concerns over expansion of Australia-UK-US pact in Asia-Pacific
7 months, 4 weeks ago

China expresses concerns over expansion of Australia-UK-US pact in Asia-Pacific

China Daily  

China is gravely concerned about the expansion of the Australia-United Kingdom-United States trilateral security partnership, saying it would severely undermine peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, a defense spokesman said on Thursday. "We are open to normal military cooperation between any countries, but we firmly oppose relevant countries cobbling together exclusive groupings, building bilateral or multilateral military alliances targeting …

China expresses concerns over expansion of Australia-UK-US pact in Asia-Pacific
7 months, 4 weeks ago

China expresses concerns over expansion of Australia-UK-US pact in Asia-Pacific

China Daily  

China is gravely concerned about the expansion of the Australia-United Kingdom-United States trilateral security partnership, saying it would severely undermine peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, a defense spokesman said on Thursday. "We are open to normal military cooperation between any countries, but we firmly oppose relevant countries cobbling together exclusive groupings, building bilateral or multilateral military alliances targeting …

Trilateral statement a firm commitment to troublemaking in the Asia-Pacific region
8 months, 1 week ago

Trilateral statement a firm commitment to troublemaking in the Asia-Pacific region

China Daily  

US President Joe Biden hosts Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a trilateral summit at the White House, in Washington, US, April 11, 2024. The "historic" first summit of the leaders of the United States, Japan and the Philippines produced a "Joint Vision Statement" that laid out an expansive framework for the trilateral partnership. …

China urges US, Japan to stop forming anti-China cliques
8 months, 1 week ago

China urges US, Japan to stop forming anti-China cliques

China Daily  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida leaves following a joint press conference with US President Joe Biden, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 10, 2024. The US and Japan, with their Cold War mentality and small group politics, have smeared China on the Taiwan question, maritime issues and policy on nuclear weapons, grossly interfered …

Asia-Pacific countries should uphold their consensus on unity of purpose: China Daily editorial
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Asia-Pacific countries should uphold their consensus on unity of purpose: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Containers are transported by trucks at the Pacific international container terminal of Tianjin Port in North China's Tianjin, April 11, 2023. While the first pillar of AUKUS aims to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines, as well as deepen cooperation on a range of other advanced defense technologies, the second pillar, peddled by US officials recently, has a clear strategic intention …

The Indo-Pacific: What’s in a Name?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The Indo-Pacific: What’s in a Name?

The Diplomat  

After nearly a half century, the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C., bid adieu to its Asia Program. Ultimately, the christening of the Indo-Pacific Program speaks to a bigger dynamic: how evolving U.S. strategic interests and challenges are reshaping the agenda and indeed the raison d’etre of think tanks focused on Asia. The rise of AUKUS between Australia, the United Kingdom …

AUKUS will ensure safety, security, and peace in the Indo-Pacific: US official
9 months, 2 weeks ago

AUKUS will ensure safety, security, and peace in the Indo-Pacific: US official

The Hindu  

The AUKUS trilateral cooperation between Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom will ensure safety, security and peace in the Indo-Pacific, said Bonnie Denise Jenkins, U.S. Ms. Jenkins stressed that AUKUS does not violate the non-proliferation treaty and Australia will remain a non-nuclear state that does not acquire nuclear weapons. To a question from The Hindu on the conversations …

Wellington should measure twice before cutting: China Daily editorial
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Wellington should measure twice before cutting: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The foreign and defense ministers of New Zealand and Australia held their first-ever "2+2" meeting on Thursday in Melbourne. When the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia formed AUKUS in 2021 with the main purpose of helping Australia acquire a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines in response to "regional security concerns", New Zealand seemed comfortable about the fact that it …

What Do US Indo-Pacific Allies Think of the Biden-Xi Summit?
1 year ago

What Do US Indo-Pacific Allies Think of the Biden-Xi Summit?

The Diplomat  

Governments around the world were keeping a close eye on last month’s summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden, held on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in San Francisco. Australia, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan, and the United States have all adopted the “free and open Indo-Pacific” and “rules-based international order” mantras …

Australia says AUKUS a response to arms race, not fuel for it
1 year ago

Australia says AUKUS a response to arms race, not fuel for it

The Hindu  

The Indo Pacific region is in the midst of a substantial arms race that Australia is responding to, not fuelling, with its planned acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy said on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. In a speech in Canberra responding to domestic political criticism of the high cost and ambition of the program, which aims …

India and Japan Converge in Southeast Asia
1 year, 1 month ago

India and Japan Converge in Southeast Asia

The Hindu  

Upon dropping a series of Chinese-led infrastructure projects due to sustainability and geopolitical concerns, the Philippines is now redirecting its attention to Japan and India as alternative sources of development and security. Thus, Japan and India’s bolstered engagements in Southeast Asia complement the interest of resident countries like the Philippines to lessen their susceptibility to China’s expanding economic clout and …

India and US army chiefs call for free and stable Indo-Pacific as Chinese influence grows
1 year, 2 months ago

India and US army chiefs call for free and stable Indo-Pacific as Chinese influence grows

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s army chief on Tuesday said the country was committed to maintaining a free and stable Indo-Pacific, where the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations is respected, as global concern grows over Chinese influence in the region. General Manoj Pande made the comments at the Indo-Pacific Army Chiefs Conference, hosted by India and the U.S., which …

Indo-Pacific region is ‘a web of interdependencies’: Army Chief
1 year, 2 months ago

Indo-Pacific region is ‘a web of interdependencies’: Army Chief

The Hindu  

The Indo-Pacific region is not merely a collection of nations but a “web of interdependencies”, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Tuesday. Terming land power as “decisive”, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen Randy George stressed the need to deepen “unity and collective commitment.” Both the Chiefs were addressing a press conference on the 13th Indo-Pacific Army …

The Indo-Pacific Strategy’s Missing Continental Dimension
1 year, 4 months ago

The Indo-Pacific Strategy’s Missing Continental Dimension

The Diplomat  

As China continues on its global superpower trajectory, policymakers in Beijing have taken increasingly aggressive measures to affirm their nation’s clout. What is the democratic powers’ plan of action for strengthening ties with China’s inland neighbors – namely, the Central Asian states of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan? Deepened integration with South Asia would provide the Central Asian states …

India seeks bigger role in Indo-Pacific as China continues on aggressive path
1 year, 4 months ago

India seeks bigger role in Indo-Pacific as China continues on aggressive path

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a "guarantee" that during his third term, India will become the third largest economy, one place below China, a country with which India is having bilateral issues for quite a while now. The recent developments in the region are hinting that India is seeking a big-brother role in the Indo-Pacific region, especially for countries …

China casts a shadow as NATO allies debate expanded role in Asia
1 year, 5 months ago

China casts a shadow as NATO allies debate expanded role in Asia

Live Mint  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, along with other Asian leaders, aims to bolster ties with NATO during an important summit in Lithuania in the coming week. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno confirmed that Kishida intends to emphasize the importance of stronger relations between Japan and NATO, despite objections from Beijing regarding the alliance's activities in the region. Earlier this year, …

AUKUS could expand in second phase to include other countries, US officials say, while challenges remain for nuclear subs delivery
1 year, 5 months ago

AUKUS could expand in second phase to include other countries, US officials say, while challenges remain for nuclear subs delivery

ABC  

Senior US officials say they are in talks with a "variety" of other countries about potentially involving them in the second phase of the AUKUS agreement. Key points: White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said other allies could potentially take part in the second phase He did not name which countries the US has been talking to, however Canada and …

US, Japan, Philippines agree to strengthen security ties amid tensions over China, North Korea
1 year, 6 months ago

US, Japan, Philippines agree to strengthen security ties amid tensions over China, North Korea

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The national security advisers of the United States, Japan and the Philippines held their first joint talks Friday and agreed to strengthen their defense cooperation, as Washington and its partners reinforce their alliances to adapt to growing tensions over North Korea, China and Ukraine, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said. Sullivan said he and his Japanese …

U.S.-India ties facilitate development of defence platforms: Lloyd Austin
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S.-India ties facilitate development of defence platforms: Lloyd Austin

The Hindu  

The U.S.-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology allows the exploration of new ways to co-develop key defence platforms, U.S. Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin said in Singapore on Saturday, adding that the U.S. is committed to sharing the technological advances it has made to help its allies. Stressing that partnerships between countries can strengthen ties, Mr. Austin said …

At Hiroshima, Japan’s moment to reinforce partnerships
1 year, 6 months ago

At Hiroshima, Japan’s moment to reinforce partnerships

The Hindu  

The G-7 Hiroshima Summit is the first hosted by Tokyo since the 2008 summit and comes at a time when the world is faced with enervating challenges such as the war in Ukraine, the threat of nuclear proliferation, rapidly transpiring impacts of climate change, economic security, unstable supply chains and the impact and regulation of sensitive technologies. Why the agenda …

Why the Pacific islands are key
1 year, 6 months ago

Why the Pacific islands are key

Hindustan Times  

Off the northeastern coast of Australia in the Pacific Ocean is a smattering of islands, which form the frontline in the battle to survive in a warming Earth, and the associated vagaries of rapid sea level rise and rash changes in climate phenomenon. Yet, these small islands — sandwiched between the United States, China and Australia — also serve another …

Whose Indo-Pacific Are You Talking About? - News18
1 year, 7 months ago

Whose Indo-Pacific Are You Talking About? - News18

News 18  

In geographical terms, Maldives is a small country compared to most others. In this overall background, the irony was that Maldivian Vice President Faisal Naseem was urging for peace in the Indian Ocean at a conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh, when the nation’s Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid was participating and also co-moderating a green energy round-table of the Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum …

Enhancing India’s maritime footprint in the Indo-Pacific
1 year, 7 months ago

Enhancing India’s maritime footprint in the Indo-Pacific

Hindustan Times  

From May 2-8, 2023, the maiden Association of Southeast Asian Nations -India Maritime Exercise took place in the Indian Ocean. India’s ASEAN outreach began in 1992 when New Delhi was admitted as a sectoral dialogue partner of ASEAN; 2022 marked 30 years of this partnership, which was celebrated as India-ASEAN Friendship Year. In 2019, India and ASEAN outlined their approaches …

Free Indo-Pacific, China Threat, Expanding Ties: Here's Why Japan PM's Visit is Significant
1 year, 9 months ago

Free Indo-Pacific, China Threat, Expanding Ties: Here's Why Japan PM's Visit is Significant

News 18  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in India on Monday to explore ways to boost bilateral ties in areas of defence, security, trade and high technologies. The Japanese prime minister arrived in Delhi at around 8 am on Monday on a nearly 27-hour visit to ramp up bilateral ties in a range of areas and discuss how convergence between India’s …

Japan PM Kishida Likely to Unveil 'Indo-Pacific Plan for Peace' During Visit to India
1 year, 9 months ago

Japan PM Kishida Likely to Unveil 'Indo-Pacific Plan for Peace' During Visit to India

News 18  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to unveil his plan for a “free and open Indo-Pacific” with a focus on India’s increasingly significant role in the region during his visit to New Delhi on Monday. The evolving situation in the Indo-Pacific in the backdrop of China’s rising military assertiveness is also likely to figure in wide-ranging talks between Prime …

Explained | The AUKUS deal to get nuclear-powered submarines for Australia
1 year, 9 months ago

Explained | The AUKUS deal to get nuclear-powered submarines for Australia

The Hindu  

The story so far: United States President Joe Biden, alongside his Australian and British counterparts Anthony Albanese and Rishi Sunak, unveiled on Monday, March 13, a deal to sell U.S. Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines to Australia and to provide American technology for the production of such submarines in British and Australian facilities. Stating that challenges to global stability had only grown …

Sharp divides: On the implications of the AUKUS trilateral defence pact
1 year, 9 months ago

Sharp divides: On the implications of the AUKUS trilateral defence pact

The Hindu  

The joint appearance by the leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, at the Naval Base Point Loma, U.S., this week, and their detailing about their “AUKUS” trilateral defence pact are significant in optics and substance, suggesting a new chapter in the global great power rivalry. The new alliance is seen as a counter to China exerting …

China says AUKUS deal going down ‘wrong and dangerous path’
1 year, 9 months ago

China says AUKUS deal going down ‘wrong and dangerous path’

The Hindu  

Expressing its “firm opposition” to Monday’s announcement on Australia’s purchase of nuclear-powered submarines, China’s government on March 14 slammed the Australia, United States and United Kingdom partnership as going “down the wrong and dangerous path” and undermining international nuclear non-proliferation. It will only exacerbate arms race, undermine the international nuclear non-proliferation regime and hurt regional peace and stability,” Foreign Ministry …

With AUKUS, West is getting ready for 'years of confrontation' in Asia, says Russia
1 year, 9 months ago

With AUKUS, West is getting ready for 'years of confrontation' in Asia, says Russia

Firstpost  

China also warned Australia, UK and the US that they were treading a ‘path of error and danger’ after they unveiled a nuclear-powered submarines deal Moscow: Close on heels of China’s rejection of the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the West on Tuesday of fomenting “years of confrontation” in the Asia-Pacific region after the AUKUS …

AUKUS not a challenge to ‘anybody’: Joe Biden
1 year, 9 months ago

AUKUS not a challenge to ‘anybody’: Joe Biden

Live Mint  

US President Joe Biden has dismissed China's concerns about the AUKUS trilateral security pact as he met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The submarines won't carry nuclear weapons, but the pact has been strongly criticised by China, which has accused the members of having a "Cold War mentality." US President Joe Biden called the moment "an inflection point in history" …

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang slams U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy as ‘encirclement’
1 year, 9 months ago

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang slams U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy as ‘encirclement’

The Hindu  

Beijing China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang on March 7 accused the United States of attempting “to encircle China” through its Indo-Pacific strategy, taking aim at what he called “exclusive blocs” led by the U.S. “The U.S. ‘Indo-Pacific Strategy’ seeks to gang up to form exclusive blocs, stir up confrontation, and undermine regional integration,” said Mr. Qin, speaking at the Foreign …

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang Slams US' Indo-Pacific Strategy As 'Asian NATO', Says Bound To Fail
1 year, 9 months ago

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang Slams US' Indo-Pacific Strategy As 'Asian NATO', Says Bound To Fail

ABP News  

Beijing, Mar 7 Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Tuesday attacked the US' Indo-Pacific strategy, saying that it aims to “encircle” China with a regional version of NATO by forming "exclusive blocs" and is bound to fail. “The US Indo-Pacific strategy while purportedly upholding freedom and openness to maintain security and prosperity in the region is an attempt to gang …

Quad FMs, wary of China’s might, push Indo-Pacific options
1 year, 9 months ago

Quad FMs, wary of China’s might, push Indo-Pacific options

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — The top diplomats of Australia, India, Japan and the United States offered sharp but veiled criticism of China on Friday, even as they maintained their Indo-Pacific-focused bloc is not aimed at countering Beijing. In a direct shot at China, which has become increasingly aggressive in the Pacific and has alarmed its smaller neighbors by pushing claims to …

‘India a Critical, Great Power in Indo-Pacific’: Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
1 year, 9 months ago

‘India a Critical, Great Power in Indo-Pacific’: Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong

News 18  

Australian foreign minister Penny Wong said India is a “great power” and it brings fresh perspectives when it comes to tackling current issues. We’ve seen that India is a civilisational power that brings a different perspective to some of the challenges of our time,” Wong said during her discussion in a response to a question raised by the President of …

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