What happened:
On December 30, 2025, US Ambassador to China David Perdue met Quad ambassadors in Beijing and reaffirmed that the US–Australia–India–Japan grouping remains a “force for good” committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific. His remarks came amid large-scale Chinese military exercises around Taiwan, involving joint operations by PLA ground, air, naval and missile forces.
Why it matters:
The statement underscores Quad unity at a time of heightened regional tensions, signals continued commitment to a rules-based Indo-Pacific, and reinforces India’s strategic role within the Quad amid China’s growing military assertiveness.