China Warns Quad Ministers Forming Cliques Is Unpopular
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- China warned Quad ministers on May 27 that forming cliques and provoking conflict are “unpopular,” urging them not to interfere in its maritime affairs.
- Quad ministers (U.S., India, Japan, Australia) in New Delhi on May 26 condemned “dangerous manoeuvres by military aircraft” and “ramming and blocking actions” in the South China Sea, calling for stability.
- Mao Ning, China’s foreign‑ministry spokesperson, said the East and South China Sea remain “overall stable” and urged “relevant countries” to respect regional peace‑keeping efforts.
- Beijing claims extensive sovereignty over the East and South China Seas and regularly disputes with the Philippines, Japan and others over these strategic waterways.
Why it matters: Regional navies, especially those of the Quad, face heightened diplomatic pressure from Beijing, while Chinese maritime claims may limit freedom of navigation, potentially disrupting shipping and regional stability.
