TOKYO/SEOUL -- Geopolitical uncertainty caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's "America First" protectionist policy has added urgency to economic cooperation promised Saturday by foreign ministers from Japan, China and South Korea.
Beijing sees opportunity to drive wedge into Washington-led alliance

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, from left, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul meet in Tokyo on March 22. © Reuters
TOKYO/SEOUL -- Geopolitical uncertainty caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's "America First" protectionist policy has added urgency to economic cooperation promised Saturday by foreign ministers from Japan, China and South Korea.