On its 20th anniversary, Quad reiterates support for free & open Indo-Pacific
Tuesday, 31 December 2024 Quad foreign ministers celebrate 20 years of cooperation, reiterating their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. They reaffirm support for Asean's centrality and Pacific-led regional architecture. The statement is significant as India prepares to host the next Quad summit in 2025 amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the region.
Tensions flare in the South China Sea as British warship HMS Spey boldly challenges China's sweeping territorial claims. In a direct confrontation backed by NATO principles, the Royal Navy asserts international law and freedom of navigation. As Beijing condemns the operation as “destabilizing,” London doubles down on its Indo-Pacific presence. Will this bold move escalate the ongoing power struggle in Asia’s most volatile waters?
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Australia has deployed its warship, HMAS Sydney, to the South China Sea as part of a three-month Indo-Pacific mission, further escalating tensions in the region. This move follows a series of provocative actions, including China’s naval circumnavigation of Australia earlier this year and a recent unsafe interception of an Australian patrol aircraft by Chinese fighter jets. The Australian Defense Department maintains that its operations align with international law and uphold the principles of a free and open Indo-Pacific. The deployment comes after Australia’s participation in joint military drills with the U.S. and the Philippines, signaling a strong commitment to regional security.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping wraps up his Southeast Asia tour with a strategic visit to Cambodia, aiming to fortify bilateral ties and expand regional trade as tensions with the U.S. intensify. Amid fresh American tariffs targeting Chinese and Cambodian exports, Xi's outreach signals China’s pivot toward Southeast Asia. Following stops in Vietnam and Malaysia, his Cambodia leg underlines Beijing’s plan to counterbalance Western pressure with stronger ASEAN partnerships. The visit emphasizes mutual cooperation, trade development, and geopolitical maneuvering as China reinforces its influence in the region.
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