QUAD wants to be tough with China
US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio (center), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attend the QUAD group summit in Tokyo (Japan) on May 24 – Photo: Kyodo
On May 24, the leaders of the “Diamond Quadrilateral” group (including the US, Japan, India and Australia) issued a statement opposing any attempt to “change the status quo by force”. The statement was made on the last day of his first visit to Asia as president Mr. Joe Biden.
Talk about challenges in the East Sea
The joint statement of the leaders of the QUAD group after the summit on May 24 avoided direct mention of China. However, according to AFP news agency, the implications of sending a message to China are very clear when referring to a series of alleged moves by Beijing over the past time.
“We strongly oppose any coercive, provocative or unilateral action to change the status quo and increase tensions in the region, such as the militarization of disputed features, the unwarranted use of danger to coast guard ships and maritime militia, and efforts to disrupt other countries’ offshore resource exploitation activities,” the QUAD said in a joint statement.
The statement also highlighted “challenges to the rules-based maritime order, including in the South China Sea and East China Sea”. They emphasize the importance of compliance with international law and are committed to upholding the freedom of navigation and overflight in response to these challenges.
AFP news agency reports that the US, Japan, India and Australia are trying to build the QUAD group into a more substantive counterbalance to China’s growing military and economic power despite its differences. difference between them.
In addition to regional statements, QUAD leaders also revealed plans to invest at least $50 billion in infrastructure projects in the region over the next five years and a maritime surveillance initiative. It is believed to be intended to increase vigilance over maritime activities of China.
Without accompanying countries in the region, QUAD cannot succeed.
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio commented.
Find the solution economic Cooperation
During his Asia tour from May 20 to 24, US President Joe Biden sought to strengthen ties with allies and partners in the East. He said Washington will stand with them to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Mr. Biden met new South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, discussed the possibility of intensifying joint military exercises with South Korea, and announced the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for prosperity (IPEF), attend the QUAD group summit….
An important move is that Mr. Biden chose this trip to officially announce the IPEF – the multilateral economic initiative in the region. Since former President Donald Trump withdrew the US from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, Washington has lacked an economic pillar in its strategy to expand its influence in the Indo-Pacific. Binh Duong.
In addition, the Russia-Ukraine conflict is an issue that is constantly mentioned during Mr. Biden’s trip. During the meeting of the QUAD group, the leaders of the US, Japan, India and Australia also shared concerns about the situation in Ukraine.
Another notable point is Mr. Biden’s comments on the Taiwan issue during this visit. On May 23, Biden announced that the US would intervene militarily to protect Taiwan if Beijing tried to control the island by force. The comments angered Beijing and shocked observers as well, as they seemed to break the longstanding US policy of “strategic ambiguity” on the Taiwan issue. However, on May 24, Mr. Biden reiterated that there would be no changes by Washington in this policy.
Chinese Foreign Minister visits 8 countries
As the United States seeks to strengthen its connection with countries in the Indo-Pacific, China is also actively promoting cooperation with countries in the region. China’s Foreign Ministry said that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to visit eight Pacific islands, including the Solomons, from May 26 to June 4.
On May 24, the Solomon Islands government confirmed that Mr. Wang would lead a “delegation of nearly 20 members” to visit the island nation this week. Solomon’s Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the one-day visit would be a “major milestone” in relations between the two countries.
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