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key island nation in the South Pacific, where China has made a concerted push for greater influence.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We recognise our obligation &#8211; our responsibility &#8211; to provide real choices, particularly as strategic circumstances in our region are deteriorating,&#8221; Wong said.<\/p>\n<p>Reacting to the meeting, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said that cooperation &#8220;should not be directed against any third party&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We also do not support exclusive cliques or bloc confrontations,&#8221; she told reporters.<\/p>\n<p>Trump has been dismissive of major allies, repeatedly saying they unfairly burden the United States financially.<\/p>\n<p>While Rubio held two Quad meetings last year, including one hours after taking office, Trump declined to commit to a four-way leaders&#8217; summit.<\/p>\n<p>It marked a strong contrast to his predecessor Joe Biden, who put a top priority on alliances and vowed that Quad summits were &#8220;here to 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