Japan, China and South Korea held their first leaders' summit in four and a half years in Seoul on May 27. The three countries issued a joint declaration that called for wide-ranging cooperation, including resuming negotiations on a free trade agreement. The meeting carries great significance, as efforts by these governments to kick-start dialogue are crucial to bringing stability to East Asia, where tensions are rising.
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Japan-China-South Korea talks are good for regional stability
Resuming dialogue is first step, but major issues still need to be addressed
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, left, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, center, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang face the press at their trilateral summit in Seoul on May 27. (Pool via Kyodo)
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