The 10th China-Japan-ROK trilateral foreign ministers’ meeting was held in Busan, the Republic of Korea, on November 26, marking a significant step toward reviving the trilateral cooperation mechanism after a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attended the meeting. The discussions are expected to boost economic cooperation among Northeast Asia’s three largest nations and promote regional stability.
Since its establishment in 1999, the China-Japan-ROK trilateral cooperation mechanism has developed into a robust system based on leaders’ meetings, supported by more than 70 working-level mechanisms and a Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat located in Seoul.
The resumption of the trilateral talks demonstrates the three nations’ commitment to regional diplomacy and strengthening ties. It reflects a rational move to maintain regional peace and resolve differences through dialogue.
The trilateral summit underscores the importance of cooperation between Beijing, Tokyo, and Seoul without interference from outside parties. Strengthened ties will benefit all states and their people, promoting peace and development in the region.
China, Japan, and the ROK have become cooperation partners with highly integrated interests and interconnected production and supply chains. China is Japan’s largest trading partner and a major investment destination for Japanese companies. In 2022, China-ROK bilateral commerce reached $360 billion.
The revival of the trilateral cooperation mechanism is a positive sign for East Asia, paving the way for future meetings of top leaders and fostering stability in the region.
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