"Foreign Ministers of China, South Korea, and Japan to Discuss Economics as Key Agenda"

The foreign ministers of China, South Korea, and Japan are set to hold a trilateral meeting in Busan, South Korea, to discuss ways to strengthen trade and economic cooperation, with North Korea likely on the agenda as well. The talks come as Tokyo and Seoul align more closely with the United States in its rivalry with China. While the meeting indicates a positive diplomatic momentum, a significant improvement in relations is unlikely due to deep-rooted mutual distrust and pressures from Washington. The leaders may explore further economic integration, including the possibility of a long-delayed free-trade agreement.