China, South Korea, Japan Meet Over Trade, Regional Disputes

The leaders of China, Japan and South Korea held a trilateral summit in China amid feuds over trade, military maneuverings and historical animosities. Most striking has been a complex dispute between South Korea and Japan, while China has recently sought to tone down its disagreements with its two neighbors. Economic cooperation and the North Korean nuclear threat are the main issues binding the Northeast Asian troika.

India’s Strategy

• Strategic Relation: India’s relations with Japan and South Korea have assumed salience, with the possibility of middle power cooperative balancing in the region.India enjoys a strategic relationship with both Japan ....