Bilateral frictions to overshadow Rubio meeting with Indo-Pacific partners

U.S., Indo-Pacific partners announce minerals initiative as Rubio hosts counterparts | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch

WASHINGTON--The United States announced the launch of a critical minerals initiative with Australia, India and Japan on Tuesday as part of efforts to counter China, although ties between the partners have been strained by trade frictions and other disagreements.

Rubio hosts US Indo-Pacific partners amid bilateral frictions

He is expected to hold bilateral meetings with Japan's Takeshi Iwaya, India's Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Australia's Penny Wong

Bilateral frictions to overshadow Rubio meeting with Indo-Pacific partners

By David Brunnstrom and Humeyra Pamuk

Rubio Hosts US Indo-Pacific Partners Amid Strained Bilateral Ties

Bilateral frictions overshadow Rubio’s meeting with Indo-Pacific partners

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts his Australian, Indian and Japanese counterparts on Tuesday, seeking to boost efforts to counter China even as trade and other bilateral disagreements introduce friction into the relationships. The four countries, known as the Quad, share concerns about China’s growing power, but their ties have been strained by President […]