China, Japan and South Korea Start First Summit Talks Since 2019.

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Leaders from China, Japan, and South Korea have begun their first formal three-way summit since 2019 in an effort to improve relations amid trade and security tensions. The meeting, which was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, comes as Japan and South Korea have strengthened ties with the US, causing concern for China. The leaders are expected to discuss economic issues, security concerns in the East China Sea and Taiwan Strait, and cooperation in areas such as sustainable development and trade. Additionally, Japan has raised concerns about detained Japanese nationals in China and North Korea's plans to launch a satellite. [Extracted from the article]

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