In fact, serei keinetsu defines the Asian status quo: countries that cannot seem to overcome their historical animosities when it comes to foreign policy readily acknowledge that better relations means better economies. East Asia, in particular, has experienced an unprecedented surge in intra-regional trade, investment, and even tourism over the last two decades.
事实上，“政治冷，经济热”概括了亚洲的现状：各国在制定外交政策时无法克服历史仇恨、承认更好的关系会带来更好的经济。特别是在东亚，在过去二十年里，该地区经历了前所未有的地区内贸易、投资甚至旅游大繁荣。