The Task Force Report "Cooperating, Competing, Confronting: US-Japan-South Korea Trilateral Cooperation as China Rises" highlights the importance of trilateral cooperation between the United States, Japan, and South Korea in the face of China's increasing influence in the region. The report emphasizes the need for the three countries to work together to address shared challenges such as regional security, economic cooperation, and the management of North Korea. The report also highlights the potential for cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, and technology transfer. However, the report also acknowledges the potential for competition and confrontation between the US, Japan, and South Korea as they compete for influence in the region. The report recommends that the three countries focus on building trust and cooperation to manage these challenges and ensure a stable and prosperous future for the region.
