"It will survive way beyond November," Mr. Biden declared of the Quad as the leaders gathered at the Archmere Academy, his high school alma mater.

The official noted that the Quad met at foreign minister level under the previous administration of Donald Trump, who is running against Vice President Kamala Harris in November, andenjoyed bipartisan support, as reflected by the formation of a congressional Quad Caucus ahead of the summit.

President Joe Biden is showcasing the Indo-Pacific partnership he has nurtured since taking office as he hosts the leaders of Australia, Japan and India in his hometown Saturday with an eye on his legacy as well.

By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Tensions brewing in Asia's trade-rich waters top the agenda as U.S. President Joe Biden welcomes leaders from Australia, India and Japan to his Delaware hometown for a diplomatic push to counter China in the waning months of his presidency.

US President Joe Biden met with the leaders of Japan, India and Australia to discuss the challenges a rising China poses to their countries, ahead of a farewell summit in