China Opposes Quad Indo-Pacific Push
China has criticised the Quad’s latest Indo-Pacific initiatives, saying cooperation between countries should not target any third party. Beijing’s response came after India, the United States, Japan and Australia announced fresh measures on maritime surveillance, port infrastructure, critical minerals and energy security.
China Opposes Quad Cooperation
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing has repeatedly made its position clear on the Quad. She said regional cooperation should promote peace, stability and prosperity, and should not be directed against any country.
China also said it opposes what it described as “exclusive cliques” and “bloc confrontation.” The remarks reflect Beijing’s continuing suspicion of the Quad, which it views as a grouping aimed at countering China’s expanding influence in the Indo-Pacific.
Quad Maritime Surveillance Initiative
The Quad foreign ministers met in New Delhi and announced new steps to improve maritime surveillance across the Indo-Pacific. The grouping also agreed to expand maritime domain awareness cooperation, aimed at improving tracking and information-sharing in key sea lanes.
The move comes amid growing concerns over China’s military activity and assertive posture in the South China Sea, East China Sea and wider Indo-Pacific region.
Indo-Pacific Port And Energy Security
The Quad also announced initiatives linked to port infrastructure in the Pacific Islands, critical minerals and energy security. These measures are aimed at strengthening resilient supply chains and supporting infrastructure development in the region.
For India, the Quad remains an important platform for regional security, maritime cooperation and strategic coordination. However, China’s reaction shows that the grouping’s growing activity will continue to remain a major point of friction in Indo-Pacific geopolitics.
