Beijing's statement emerged mere hours after the foreign ministers of the Quad met in Tokyo, where they reaffirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, aspiring for a region devoid of domination and coercion.

Without directly naming China, the ministers expressed serious concern over the situation in the East and South China Seas and reiterated the Quad's strong opposition to any "unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion."

Despite no fixed date yet, Biden's engagement with the QUAD countries—Australia, Japan, India, and the US—remains a priority.

Speaking at a fundraiser, Biden emphasized the importance of immigration to the United States, contrasting it with what he perceives as restrictive policies in these countries.