The 10th China-Japan-ROK trilateral foreign ministers' meeting took place in Busan, Republic of Korea, on November 26. This significant summit marks the revival of a cooperation mechanism that has been on hold for four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attended the meeting, signaling China's commitment to strengthening regional diplomacy. The trilateral discussions aim to enhance economic cooperation among Northeast Asia's three largest nations, fostering regional stability and paving the way for future high-level meetings.
Since its inception in 1999, the China-Japan-ROK trilateral cooperation mechanism has evolved into a comprehensive system supported by over 70 working-level mechanisms and a Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat in Seoul. The recent meeting underscores the intention of China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea to resume active regional engagement and dialogue.
The summit emphasized the importance of maintaining regional peace through steady progress in diplomatic relations, free from external interference. With highly integrated interests and interconnected production and supply chains, the cooperation between China, Japan, and South Korea is crucial for mutual economic growth. Notably, in 2022, bilateral commerce between China and the Republic of Korea reached $360 billion, highlighting the strong economic ties that underpin regional stability.
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