Quad nations to oppose South China Sea militarization in Tokyo talks

The foreign ministers of Japan, the United States, Australia and India are expected to express opposition to the militarization of the South China Sea when they meet in Tokyo later this month, diplomatic sources said Saturday, a message that comes amid China's growing assertiveness in the region.The ministers from the four-way grouping, known as the Quad, are also expected to agree to establish a dialogue framework involving law experts as part of efforts to maintain and reinforce the maritime rules-based order, according to the sources.Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, U.S. Secretar…READ FULL ARTICLE