[Korea-Japan-China Trilateral Summit ] A CJK framework coexisting with the alliance system contribute to a stable transition of order

A CJK framework coexisting with the alliance system contribute to a stable transition of order

Ryo Sahashi [Associate Professor, The University of Tokyo]

► Although the summit lasted less than an hour and a half, it was a significant effort to secure dialogue channels that transcend national stances, especially as Japan and South Korea are intensifying their alliance networks for deterrence, while China is engaging in diplomacy to showcase its influence

► Concerns about the emergence of a bloc-structured future are growing. In such times, the recent summit demonstrated that it is possible to advance frameworks like the Japan-U.S.-South Korea and the China-Japan-Korea frameworks simultaneously.

► The recent China-Japan-Korea summit can be evaluated positively as it provided momentum for three countries with different systems and values to move forward.

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