Quad 'seriously concerned' about situation in South China Sea

The Quad foreign ministers from the US, Japan, Australia, and India expressed deep concern over the South China Sea situation during their meeting in Tokyo. Their joint statement, without naming China, criticized unilateral actions and coercive maneuvers in the disputed waters. They also condemned North Korea's missile launches and stressed the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific. This meeting underscored the Quad's commitment to regional stability and cooperation amid rising tensions and assertiveness from China.