China has asked that the results of the Quad Security Dialogue (Quad) not target other countries outside the group's members.
"China has expressed its position on the Quad on several occasions. Cooperation between countries must be conducive to regional peace, stability, and prosperity, and not target any third party," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning at a press conference in Beijing, reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, May 27.
Mao also stressed that China rejected the formation of exclusive groups or confrontations between groups.
"We oppose the formation of exclusive groups or engaging in bloc confrontation," he said.
Previously, the foreign ministers of the United States, India, Japan, and Australia who are members of the Quad held a meeting on Tuesday.
During the meeting, the Quad countries called for the importance of maritime security and diplomatic solutions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
They also rejected the crossing fee which was considered to affect maritime trade.
The Quad will also launch a critical minerals framework to strengthen critical mineral supply chains.
The group of four countries was first initiated in 2007 by former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as an informal consultation mechanism.
The group carries a vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
However, after 2007, Quad activities had slowed down, including when Australia under Kevin Rudd's government established closer ties with Beijing.
The Quad was active again during the time of US President Joe Biden by holding a meeting at the leader level in 2021.
The last Quad leaders summit took place in the United States in 2024.
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