Cooperation the guarantee for prosperity

Embracing the ancient wisdom that "close neighbors are better than distant relatives" China has long championed a philosophy of fostering strong ties with its neighboring countries. Despite trilateral relations encountering some disruptions due to the changing dynamics in the international terrain in recent years, China has constantly kept the door open to warmer relations with Japan and the Republic of Korea, along with its other neighbors.

It is beyond doubt that a strong trilateral partnership is in the interest of all three parties. Greater trilateral cooperation among China, Japan, and the ROK has, as all three have acknowledged, the potential to bring about significant economic, political, and social benefits for not only them, but the region at large. By leveraging their complementary strengths and addressing common challenges, the three neighbors can not only produce direct tangible benefits for themselves but also consolidate a more stable, prosperous and interconnected region as a whole.

The high-level engagements between China, Japan, and the ROK over the past few days represent a significant step toward renewed and enhanced trilateral cooperation that promises to give a shot in the arm to their trilateral cooperation and thus a boost to regional development.