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Context
What happened: Leaders of the Quad group, the US, India, Japan and Australia, are expected to meet in Manila on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit, which begins Sunday in the Philippine capital.
Why it matters: The Quad is widely seen as a counterweight to China's regional influence, though members say it is not directed against any one country. The agenda is expected to include critical minerals and commercial shipping lanes.
Key numbers: Quad leaders last met in September 2024 in Delaware.
What changed
Leaders of the Quad group, the US, India, Japan and Australia, are expected to meet in Manila on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit, which begins Sunday in the Philippine capital.
Why it matters
The Quad is widely seen as a counterweight to China's regional influence, though members say it is not directed against any one country. The agenda is expected to include critical minerals and commercial shipping lanes.
Key numbers: Quad leaders last met in September 2024 in Delaware.
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Nov 14, 2026 09:45 AM ET