Cooperation despite Frictions in Northeast Asia Perspectives from China, Japan and South Korea

The neighbors indeed share strong interests that push them to cooperate in a pragmatic way, be it on economic and trade issues, or on strategic matters, such as towards North Korea.

This seminar will gather a researcher from each of these three countries to explain and discuss the possibilities for trilateral cooperation despite the undercurrent political friction. The seminar will take the form of a debate moderated by Marc Epstein, Foreign News Editor at the weekly magazine L’Express. 

Speakers:

·         CHUN Chaesung, Professor, Seoul National University

·         HUANG Renwei, Vice-President, Shanghai Academy of Social Science

·         TERADA Takashi, Professor, Doshisha University, Kyoto

Moderator: Marc EPSTEIN, Foreign News Editor, L’Express

Discussant: Alice EKMAN, Research fellow, Head of China research, Center for Asian Studies, Ifri

Chair and discussant: Françoise NICOLAS, Director, Center for Asian Studies, Ifri

The seminar will be held in English.