Japan-China-Korea Meeting: No talks with South Korea, staying in talks December 23 5:13
Ahead of the three-day summit between Japan, China and Korea on March 24, a meeting of Ministers of Economy and Trade will be held to cooperate for the early conclusion and signing of RCEP = East Asia Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. And so on. On the other hand, individual talks were not held with South Korea, which is calling for a review of Japan's measures for stricter export controls.
The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry from Japan attended the Japan-China-Korea Ministerial Economy and Trade Meeting held on March 22 in Beijing, China.
At the meeting, we will work together to conclude and sign the RCEP, which will be attended by 16 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, next year, and accelerate the negotiations on the FTA-Free Trade Agreement between the three countries, China, and Korea. Agreed.
At the meeting, Minister Kajiyama met individually with China's Minister of Commerce, Zhongshan, but did not meet with South Korea, calling for a review of Japan's measures to tighten export controls.
In connection with this, Minister Kajiyama said at a press conference after the meeting that he had spoke with South Korea's Minister of Industry, Trade and Resources, Song Yun-mo, for a few minutes after the meeting.
Minister Kajiyama simply stated that he had not had enough time for talks with Korea due to the schedule, and then only stated, "We will refrain from talking."
Regarding semiconductors and other raw materials destined for South Korea, items that are called “resist” were partially reviewed, and Minister Kajiyama said, “It is simply a change in the application procedure based on the actual situation of the transaction. It is not a mitigation measure.” Said.