The point is to maintain a “free and open Indo-Pacific,” but the unstated priority is countering China’s growing power, which rankles the leadership in Beijing. The Quad has its critics, who point out … (…
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China hits British lawmakers with new sanctions as spat with U.S. allies intensifies
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