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Four countries, the US, Japan, Australia and India hold a quad summit
‘Corona vaccine supply to Southeast Asia, technology cooperation aimed at China’
Emphasis on ‘democratic freedom, freedom of navigation’ clear meaning of check
US President Joe Biden (far left) holds a quadruple summit with the leaders of Japan, Australia and India at the White House in Washington on the 12th. Washington = Reuters Yonhap News
On the 12th (local time) the first ‘Quad’ summit meeting aimed at controlling China was held. The leaders of the four countries participating in the quad, including the US, Japan, Australia and India, emphasized ‘India and the Pacific free and open’ and clarified the pressure on China. He also revealed that he will build a siege on China, starting with the supply of vaccines for the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) and cooperation in the technological field. The leaders of the ring also discussed the need for a complete denuclearization of North Korea.
First ‘Quadruple’ Summit of China’s Four Controlled Countries
China not directly mentioned, but … Pressure with ‘democratic values’
US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi adopted a joint statement after the first summit meeting held in the form of a video conference this morning. In his statement, “We present a diverse perspective and have a common vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific.” “Free, open, inclusive, healthy, anchored in democratic values and oppressed by coercion. I will try to make an effort for an area that does not work.”
The joint statement stated that it supports △ the rule of law △ freedom of navigation and airspace △ peaceful dispute resolution △ democratic values △ territorial preservation. Although he did not mention China directly, he made clear his intention to angle with China on issues such as Hong Kong’s democracy, ‘freedom of navigation’ in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Straits, and territorial disputes in the Senkaku Islands. (Chinese name Diaoyudao). A senior official in the Biden administration said in a preliminary briefing at the Quad Summit on the 11th: “I am sure there will be an open and open discussion on China’s role in the international arena.”
US President Joe Biden attends the Quad Summit at the White House in Washington on the 12th. Washington = UPI Yonhap News
Rebooted after former US President Donald Trump took office in 2017, the Quad has joined forces to contain China’s rapid growth in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world. With the participation of Japan, Australia and India, which had come into conflict with China, in the quadrant led by the United States, quadruple meetings of diplomatic ministers were held on two occasions during the Trump administration. It was an atmosphere of strengthening military cooperation as Japan and Australia participated in the “Joint Malabar Training” led by the United States and India. In addition, the Biden administration also held the first meeting of chancellors on the 18th of last month, expressing the will to expand the quad, and this time the first summit was held.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga (far right) attends the Quad Summit at the Tokyo Prime Minister’s residence on the 12th. Tokyo = AFP Yonhap News
China verifies with ‘India’s support for corona vaccine production’
The leaders of the four countries also emphasized that “we are committed to promoting a free, open and rule-based order based on international law to promote security and prosperity and respond to threats in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.” . He also revealed that cooperation will be strengthened in △ Corona 19 response △ Climate change response △ Cyberspace △ Core technology △ Counter-terrorism △ Investment in high quality infrastructure (social infrastructure) △ Humanitarian support △ Disaster relief △ Marine sector
As a result of the quadruple summit, the four countries decided to develop practical plans by forming a working group (TF) on △ Corona 19 vaccine supply, △ Key and new technology cooperation, and △ Climate change. First, he clarified his intention to contain China by stating that he will strengthen cooperation to strengthen fair access to vaccines in the Indo-Pacific. China is expanding its influence by mainly supporting the Sinobac Corona 19 vaccine developed by its country to developing countries. Consequently, India and others were in a position that a response was necessary, and a specific plan was proposed through this summit.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (left) attends the Quad Summit in Sydney on the 12th. Sydney = EPA Yonhap News
In this regard, a senior Biden administration official explained: “By 2022, India’s COVID-19 vaccine production capacity is expected to increase to 1 billion doses per year (one dose).” To this end, the US and Japan decided to provide funding and Australia to support logistics. The vaccines produced in this way were primarily intended to be supplied to Southeast Asia, showing that they would take the lead in establishing a siege of China, focused on this region.
The declaration of willingness to cooperate in the cyber field and core technologies is also linked to China’s checklist. The Biden administration added sanctions to Chinese communication equipment manufacturer Huawei spare parts suppliers a day ago, and on the 24th of last month, an executive order to reexamine the supply chain of four key parts that could become the commercial weapon of China, like semiconductors. electric vehicle batteries, rare earths and pharmaceuticals. Here, the issue of cyberattacks on Microsoft email software in the US was raised by ‘Hafnium’, known as a Chinese hacker organization.
US President Joe Biden (right) and Vice President Kamala Harris (left) attend the Quad Summit at the White House in Washington on the 12th. Washington = Reuters Yonhap News
Eyes on mentioning the ‘complete denuclearization of North Korea’
The North Korean issue was also brought up at the quadruple summit. The leaders of the four countries said: “We reaffirm our commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea in accordance with the UN Security Council resolution.” He also said: “We confirm the need for an immediate resolution of the problem of the Japanese hostages.” Although the summit was aimed at China, the inclusion of the North Korean nuclear issue in the joint statement means that the Biden administration remains interested in the problems of the Korean peninsula. In particular, with the emphasis on the “complete denuclearization of North Korea” ahead of US Secretary of State Tony Blincoln and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s visit to Korea on the 17th and 18th, this stance is expected to evolve into the beginning of discussion on North Korean policy. between the US and the Republic of Korea.
In addition to President Biden, Vice President Camela Harris, Secretary of State Blincoln, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, and White House Coordinator Jeff Giants were present at the summit. Another factor that confirms the importance of this meeting is that the first multilateral meeting held by the United States led by the United States after President Biden took office 51 days was the China Check Quad Summit.
Graphic = Reporter Song Jeong-geun
Washington = Jeong won Correspondent [email protected]
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