We should particularlyfocus on confidencebuilding. I hope the tri-lateral summit meetingwill make progress inthat direction and to getthis from all the partici-pants from the threecountries, not just one ortwo. All of the partici-pants should make moreefforts to ensure greatercooperation under thespirit of mutual benefit,mutual cooperation andmutual respect.LEE KYU­HYUNG, former ROKambassador to China and nowan adviser at Samsung Econom­ic Research Institute

The China-Japan rela-tionship has displayed amomentum of improve-ment since last Novem-ber. This momentumgranted some of the con-ditions required for pre-liminarily resuming thetrilateral leaders’ meet-ing, but such a momen-tum of improvement isnot stable and cemented,and it needs tangibleactions to be permanent.YANG BOJIANG, deputy direct­or of the Institute of Japan Stud­ies at the Chinese Academy ofSocial Sciences

The three countries areexpected to share aspira-tions, make joint contri-butions and boostmutual trust ... Japan,China and the ROK con-tribute to the world eco-nomic development andimprovement of liveli-hoods, and they arestanding at the forefrontof shaping and boostinga peaceful community inthe world.KIYOYUKI SEGUCHI, researchdirector at the Tokyo­basedCanon Institute for Global Stud­ies

The three countriesshould display a moreopen mind. We shouldbe prepared to talk aboutthe future. In NortheastAsia, the three countriesare not just ordinarycountries. We have aresponsibility to lead theworld.SHIN BONG­KIL, president ofthe ROK Institute of ForeignAffairs and National Security

When we are facing thefuture, peace, coopera-tion and developmenthave become part of thewidespread consensus,and at the current timethe most importantthing is to strengthenpolitical mutual trust. Itis hoped that theupcoming meeting willreinforce political trustand therefore give aboost to the mutual trustamong the people of thethree countries.YUJI MIYAMOTO, former Japa­nese ambassador to China

What they sayCinema, TV programs serve as a cultural bridgecreating a dreamlike atmos­phere. Thanks to the dra­mas, Chinese youth mayfind it easy to live in theROK, because what theyexperienced is probablywhat they are familiar withon screen.”

Yi is positive about theKorean operas’ ability tocreate cross­cultural com­munication. And, sheadmires the tender spirit ofthe TV dramas, revealed inhomage to an older genera­tion and courtesy for prede­cessors.

In July 2014, China’s StateAdministration of Press,Publication, Radio, Filmand Television, and theROK’s ministry of culture,sports and tourism, signeda film coproduction agree­ment to promote closerbilateral ties.

Now the ROK sideintends to develop moreexpertise in China byexpanding on successfulmodels.

For example, the ROK’sleading film and TV seriesproducer CJ Entertainment& Media opened a film stu­dio park in Hebei province’sDachang county, located inthe outskirts of Beijing, as

potential incubators ofideas and projects foryoung Chinese filmmakers.

According to Cho Gunry­ong, general manager ofstrategic cooperation at CJE&M China, the companywill produce two to threefilms targeting Chinesefilmgoers in the next fewyears.

“The fast­growing filmindustry in China has creat­ed a marvelous market forus,” Cho said.

The cooperation is a two­way street.

For example, Seoul willpresent the China Film Fes­tival, co­created by the twocountries’ film authorities,to screen 10 Chinese filmsas a step to better promotethe country’s cinema in theROK.

“China and the ROKshare a common Confucianculture, which helps Chi­nese audiences to reducethe distance,” directorHuang Jianxin, says.

“Nevertheless, the mak­ing of Korean films and TVoperas is very differentfrom our industry. It leavesmuch space for two sides tohave more cooperation inthe future.”

LI’S VISIT 3

October 31­November 1, 2015 CHINA DAILY

Source: China Daily TIAN CHI / CHINA DAILY

THREE-PARTY

MEETING

TIMELINE 1999 Government heads of the three countries hold a number of discussions on the sidelines of ASEAN meetings with China, Japan and the ROK.

2002 The leaders agree to hold formal meetings annually.

2008 The countries agree to take turns hosting annual trilateral meetings. The first meeting is held in December 2008 in Fukuoka, Japan.

2009 Second trilateral meeting held in Beijing.

2010 Third trilateral meeting held on Jeju Island, the ROK.

2011 Fourth trilateral meeting held in Tokyo in the wake of the deadly tsunami and leaders discuss cooperation in disaster prevention and nuclear safety.

2012 Fifth trilateral meeting held in Beijing. The three governments sign a tripartite investment treaty and start free trade talks.

The number of visits people from the three countries made to the other two countries in 2014.

19 MINISTERIAL MEETINGS

KEY EVENTS DURING LI KEQIANG’S VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA FOR THE CHINA-JAPAN-ROK MEETING

• Leaves Beijing for Seoul • Oicially welcomed by ROK President Park Geun-hye • Meets with Park and attends signing ceremony at Cheong Wa Dae (the Blue House, oicial residence of the ROK president)• Welcoming banquet, hosted by Park

October 31

November 1

November 2

• Meets with the Speaker of the National Assembly Chung Ui-hwa,• Meets with corporate leaders • Attends the sixth China-Japan-ROK meeting • Three leaders meet with the media

• Meets with Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn • Leaves Seoul for Beijing

• Foreign ministers • Heads of government agencies discussing disaster management • Earthquake disaster mitigation• Trade and economic afairs

• Transport • Customs heads • Policies concerning intellectual property • Finance • Governors of the central banks

• Science and technology cooperation • Information, technology and communication• Environment • Agriculture • Water resources

• Health • Culture • Tourism • Heads of personnel authorities • Heads of supreme audit institutes

CHINA IS THE ROK’S LARGEST TRADE PARTNER

Three

“20%”

70%

47%

The population of the three countries accounts for about 20 percent of the global population.

The GDP of the three countries is roughly 20 percent of the world economy.

Outbound trade and overseas investment of the three countries is about 20 percent of global volume.

The economic volume of China, Japan and the ROK make up about 70 percent of the Asian economy.

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

The foreign exchange reserves of the three countries are about 47 percent of the world’s total.

26 million

FACTS ABOUT CHINA, JAPAN AND THE ROK

GDP (in $trillion)

C H I N A

R O K

J A PA N

Population (in million)

Area (in million square kilometers)

10.3

1,400

9.634.9

1.4

50.6

0.1

0.378

127

207.2245.6 256.3 274.2 290.5

ROK’s bilateral trade with Chinain $billion

Japan’s bilateral trade with Chinain $billion

297.9

342.9328.5 312.6 312.4