Opening Remarks
Congratulatory Remarks
Keynote Speeches

With ongoing changes in regional and global affairs, there is continued interest in exploring avenues for trilateral cooperation among China, Japan, and Korea. This session focuses on the strategic and institutional foundation of trilateral cooperation. It examines how China, Japan, and Korea can strengthen cooperative mechanisms, ensure stability, and create a structured framework for long-term regional collaboration. Discussions will explore the role of multi-sector engagement in fostering deeper ties including inter-governmental mechanisms (high-level summits, ministerial dialogues, etc.), think-tanks, and media. By addressing key diplomatic and structural challenges, this session aims to explore pathways for transforming trilateral cooperation into a more resilient and forward-looking framework that can navigate the complexities of regional and global affairs.

In an era marked by increasing geopolitical complexity, China, Japan, and Korea face growing economic uncertainty. Amidst global challenges such as supply chain disruptions, shifting trade policies, increasing technological competition, and climate change, the three countries also confront common regional challenges, including demographic shifts like aging populations. How can trilateral cooperation address both these global and regional challenges to drive sustainable economic growth?
Building on the institutional mechanisms discussed in Session 1, this session will focus on practical economic collaboration that directly impacts industries, businesses, and people’s livelihoods. Key Topics will include supply chain resilience, trade and investment dynamics, the economic effects of aging populations, the transformative role of AI and digital technologies in shaping the future economy, and addressing the economic challenges posed by climate change. By turning trilateral cooperation frameworks into actionable initiatives, this session will provide strategic insights into fostering economic resilience and shared prosperity in a complex global landscape.