Beijing says the Australia‑India‑Japan‑US grouping should promote regional peace, not create rival alliances

China has warned against “bloc confrontation” after officials from the Australia-India-Japan-US ‘Quad’ grouping met in New Delhi.

Beijing said on Tuesday that any collaborative effort should contribute to regional ​peace, stability, and prosperity.

“We also ​do not support the formation ​of exclusive cliques or bloc confrontation,” Chinese Foreign Ministry ‌spokesperson ⁠Mao Ning said at a press briefing. “No cooperation should undermine ​mutual trust and cooperation ​among regional countries.”

Beijing’s response came as the foreign…

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