Renewed Dialogue: The Significance of the China-Japan-South Korea Summit 2024

After a long hiatus, the 2024 China-Japan-South Korea summit marked a significant revival of dialogue among these nations. The meeting, held in Seoul, focused on economic cooperation, crisis management, and shared regional challenges, particularly concerning North Korea’s provocations. While the summit successfully reopened communication channels and emphasized mutual interests, it did not resolve core disputes, raising concerns about the durability of this renewed dialogue. BIPSS Research Assistant Mohosina Mostofa discussed in the commentary that the commitment to ongoing meetings, with the next summit planned for Japan in 2025, offers hope for future cooperation, though challenges remain.