Future Dynamics of China-Us Relationship in Asia Pacific

Abstract

The rising China-US strategic competition significantly impacts the security of the Asia Pacific region. The United States has a compelling interest to expand the regional security network through alliance mechanism. The four Quad countries, Japan, India, Australia, and the United States, aim to push forward advanced modifications in supply chains and collaboration on safeguarding rare earth metals and technologies. Apart from Quad, the Biden administration also seeks to forge a Quad-plus pact to integrate and make alliances with other partners. For that purpose, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Korea can be potential members. The U.S. is also looking for European countries such as France and Britain to become allies with the Quad Plus. By deploying warships in the Indo-Pacific, Britain is consolidating its relations with Japan and other the Quad members. In addition to Quad, AUKUS, a trilateral security alliance, was established in September 2021 between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia to deter China.