China asks Quad to stop meddling in maritime affairs in its neighbourhood
China has criticized the Quad alliance for its recent meeting that expressed concerns over maritime issues in the East and South China Sea. The Chinese Foreign Ministry urged the Quad to refrain from interfering in regional affairs and emphasized the stability of the situation in these waters. China maintains its claims over most of the South China Sea, which are contested by several neighboring countries.
- ▪China reacted strongly to the Quad Ministerial meeting's concerns about the East and South China Sea.
- ▪The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that certain countries should stop meddling in maritime affairs in China's neighbourhood.
- ▪China claims most of the South China Sea, while several countries have counterclaims.
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China on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) reacted strongly to the Quad Ministerial meeting, which voiced serious concerns over the situation in the East and South China Sea, saying it should stop meddling in maritime affairs in its neighbourhood.The situation in the East China Sea and the South China Sea is generally stable, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing here while responding to a question on the Quad meeting in Delhi. Why did China block exports of rare earth elements?Foreign Ministers of Quad countries, comprising the U.S., India, Japan and Australia, explicitly voiced serious concerns over the situation in the East and South China Sea on Tuesday (May 26) and denounced coercive actions threatening regional peace and stability, without directly naming…
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