Of course, international summits are usually an occasion for countries to sign agreements, not for the hard bargaining that can begin to improve their relations with one another. But with China, Japan, and South Korea due to meet at a time of growing tension among all three countries, the three leaders could have seized the moment to enhance strategic stability across Northeast Asia.
当然，各国往往选择在国际峰会上签署协议，而不是艰苦地讨价还价试图改善关系。但此次中、日、韩在紧张关系升级之际会面，三国领导人本可以借此机会加强东北亚的战略稳定局势。但实际情况却恰恰相反，紧张关系很可能持续下去。