U.S. Ambassador to China met with ambassadors from Quad partners Australia, India, and Japan in Beijing on December 30, 2025, over the past hour from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. UTC, stating the Quad "is a force for good working to maintain a free and open Indopacific," according to a post on X by @USAmbChina. The ambassador posted: "It is always great to meet with the Quad Ambassadors here in Beijing. The 🇺🇸-🇦🇺-🇮🇳-🇯🇵 relationship continues to be strong." The statement highlights ongoing diplomatic engagement among the Quad nations in Beijing during this 59-minute reporting window.