Japan, S Korea, China discuss tensions, regional bank

Be adventurous, step out, have a new idea and approach, declare, agree and set legal precedent between your governments and run the islands as a fourth extension of all three nations: joint sovereignty, joint development, tech and know-how, shared profit and glory. Imagine that.

This is more a speculative article, and has nothing substantial on what was actually discussed. Not JT's problem. But let us wait until there is actual substance or at least the official spin by all three countries.

From everyone I've worked with here in Japan and from everyone I know who has done business in Japan, the most progress is made after the formal meeting when you hit the bars!

The United States, worried about China’s growing diplomatic clout, questions whether the Bank will have adequate governance and environmental and social safeguards.

Like what the WB/IMF did to Latin America?