South Korea, Japan, China foreign ministers' meeting

Upcoming trilateral talks will emphasize economic cooperation and will potentially undermine U.S. security frameworks

The proposed trilateral meeting between the foreign ministers of China, Japan, and South Korea on 22 March in Tokyo represents a notable step in regional diplomacy. The last meeting of foreign ministers took place in November 2023.

On the surface, the meeting will revive high-level dialogue between the three nations, focusing on mutual prosperity and regional stability. The dialogue reflects the growing prioritization of economic diplomacy in East Asia, against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty amidst disruption with the Trump Administration.

The emphasis on economic cooperation marks a shift toward balancing security and economic strategies in regional diplomacy. China, Japan, and South Korea maintain deep trade connections, and their shared economic interests offer opportunities for collaboration on critical issues like supply chain resilience and sustainable growth. Trilateral security c…