China-Japan-South Korea Foreign Minister Meeting Spotlights a Complex Partnership  – The Diplomat

Amid a tumultuous international situation, the foreign ministers of China, Japan, and South Korea met in Tokyo for the 11th Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the first since 2023, to discuss trilateral cooperation, economic integration, and the importance of addressing North Korea’s belligerent stance. The meeting aimed to provide political momentum for trilateral collaboration, including the resumption of FTA negotiations and the denuclearization of North Korea, while navigating tensions between China, Japan, and South Korea due to territorial disputes and U.S. military presence in the region. Despite challenges, the three nations are working together to uphold multilateralism and the international trade system, with potential for increased cooperation in areas like climate change, disaster risk management, and cross-border infrastructure projects.

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