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Biden says China 'testing us,' in hot mic remarks to Quad allies

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US President Joe Biden was caught on a hot mic telling the leaders of Australia , India and Japan that an aggressive China is "testing us" Biden was heard in what were supposed to be behind-closed-doors remarks to the so-called " Quad " The comments came as Biden opened a farewell summit in his hometown of Wilmington , Delaware .

Biden insisted that recent "intense efforts" by Washington to reduce tensions were helping to prevent conflict.

Leaders condemned "coercive and intimidating maneuvers" in the South China Sea but did not mention China by name.

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