Ambassadors of the Quad nations—India, the US, Australia, and Japan—held a rare publicised meeting in Beijing, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The American Ambassador to China, David Perdue, highlighted the stability and strength of relations among the four countries. Despite China’s longstanding criticism of the Quad, which it perceives as a form of group politics and bloc confrontation, the meeting illustrates the Quad’s resilience and unity in addressing regional security challenges. This gathering signals a robust diplomatic stance by the Quad nations, underscoring their collective resolve against potential regional threats and reinforcing their strategic collaboration.