Haruka Satake
Addressing challenges related to North Korea remains a shared concern for both Japan and China and a critical security issue in East Asia. Japan and China’s efforts to strengthen diplomatic and strategic engagement are particularly vital as they navigate complex regional security challenges, including North Korea’s nuclear ambitions and the broader implications for East Asian stability.
During the meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping on 16 November 2024, Xi clarified his concern about North Korea, stating ‘China cannot tolerate conflict and chaos in the Korean Peninsula and will not sit by and watch China’s strategic security and core interests being threatened’. Though Xi did not explicitly name North Korea or Russia, the reference to conflict on the Korean Peninsula can be seen as a concern about the possibility of problems between North Korea and Russia.
While the North Korean issue was not discussed at the Japan–China summit in Peru on 15 November 2024, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and President Xi, agreed to continue to promote their ‘strategic mutually beneficial relationship’. Established in 2008, this framework aims to nurture a stable and progressive bilateral relationship by respecting mutual interests and addressing common challenges through cooperation. This relationship also highlights a shared emphasis on promoting peace and prosperity in Asia and the broader international community.
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