Biden Says China "Testing Us" at Quad Summit, Emphasizes Alliance Stability

At a Quad summit with leaders from Australia, India, and Japan, President Joe Biden was caught on a hot mic saying that China is "testing us" with aggressive actions across the region, including in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. According to The Guardian, Biden's remarks contrasted with the group's official statement, which avoided directly mentioning China. Despite this, Biden highlighted diplomatic efforts to ease tensions. He also assured that the Quad alliance would endure, regardless of the outcome of the upcoming U.S. presidential election.