EDITORIAL: Dialogue key to reducing tensionsA joint statement on Monday issued by the foreign ministers of Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) members Australia, India, Japan and the US in Tokyo expressed “serious concern” about the situation in the South China Sea. He made it clear that the disagreements between India and China were to be dealt with through dialogue, without contributions from any third party. To see Japan increase its military spending and consolidate its armed forces is not going to assuage their concerns. The announcement of the US’ new military command in Japan can only be expected to increase those jitters. However, there is no substitute for dialogue as a means to reducing tensions and stopping mutual escalation in the region.

Source: Taipei Times August 01, 2024 03:45 UTC