South Korea, Japan, China Resume High-Level Talks After Four-Year Hiatus
Senior leaders from the three nations meet in Seoul to address economic cooperation and regional stability amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
- The summit marks the first trilateral meeting since 2019, paused due to the pandemic and diplomatic frictions.
- Economic and trade discussions are expected to dominate, with a focus on sustainable development and people-to-people exchanges.
- China seeks to reestablish dialogue with Japan and South Korea, excluding the United States from the forum.
- South Korea and Japan's closer ties with the US and stance on Taiwan add complexity to the talks.
- No major breakthroughs are anticipated, but the resumption of dialogue is seen as a positive step.