US national security adviser Jake Sullivan has said the Quad is “fundamental” to Washington’s policies in the Asia-Pacific. Photo: EPA-EFE US national security adviser Jake Sullivan has said the Quad is “fundamental” to Washington’s policies in the Asia-Pacific. Photo: EPA-EFE
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan has said the Quad is “fundamental” to Washington’s policies in the Asia-Pacific. Photo: EPA-EFE
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How US plans for first Quad summit with leaders of Japan, Australia and India could be first steps towards ‘mini-Nato’ to counter Chinese influence

  • Joe Biden’s administration has already pledged to develop the grouping set up to counter Beijing’s growing assertiveness
  • Chinese analysts believe there are a number of barriers to the group developing into a full-blown military alliance

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Liu Zhen
Liu Zhen in Beijing

Updated: 11:12pm, 7 Feb, 2021

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US national security adviser Jake Sullivan has said the Quad is “fundamental” to Washington’s policies in the Asia-Pacific. Photo: EPA-EFE US national security adviser Jake Sullivan has said the Quad is “fundamental” to Washington’s policies in the Asia-Pacific. Photo: EPA-EFE
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan has said the Quad is “fundamental” to Washington’s policies in the Asia-Pacific. Photo: EPA-EFE
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