"There is a danger of a new arrangement in their region in which both Japan and China have an interest without their full participation." Bitter territorial disputes over East China Sea islands and long-running grievances dating back to World War II have led to regular outbreaks of hostilities between China and Japan. Japan and South Korea have also been on frosty terms over ongoing disputes and recriminations around the Japanese military's actions in World War II. Moon, Abe and Li held their discussions at the State Guest House in Tokyo before the South Korean leader departed Wednesday afternoon. But in 2012, Tokyo and Beijing clashed again over a territorial dispute in the East China Sea, sparking anti-Japanese protests in China.

Source: CNN May 09, 2018 05:03 UTC