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The renewed dispute undermines Seoul’s efforts to restore trilateral cooperation in Northeast Asia amid rising threats from North Korea.

Japan and China have been engaged in a diplomatic row since Nov 7. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

South Korea's Culture, Sports and Tourism Ministry sources say Beijing has notified Seoul that it will postpone a trilateral meeting of culture ministers from Japan, China and South Korea scheduled to be held next Monday in Macao.

The US wants South Korea to eventually deploy its newly approved nuclear-powered submarines to help counter China’s rapidly expanding fleet, calling it a responsibility expected of a key ally, according to a top US admiral.

China has warned that its perception of the US-South Korea alliance could shift if their new nuclear submarine deal focuses on countering Beijing. This follows a US naval official's comments about using submarines to counter China.

Chinese cruise operators are scrambling to avoid Japanese ports as Beijing and Tokyo engage in a diplomatic dispute, which is expected to spur demand for tourism in South Korea, according to sources and cruise schedules reviewed by Reuters.

China has responded to the row at a media briefing, urging Japan to ‘seriously reflect on its history of aggression’.