The United States, Japan and South Korea created the Arctic-Pacific Partnership. The purpose of the project is maritime cooperation and economic partnership in the Pacific and Antarctic regions, the US State Department said. One of the reasons for the alliance was China's increased activity in the Pacific region.

The United States, Japan and South Korea created the Arctic-Pacific Partnership. The purpose of the project is maritime cooperation and economic partnership in the Pacific and Antarctic regions, the US State Department said. One of the reasons for the alliance was China's increased activity in the Pacific region.