Australia and Japan forge new alliances to shape East Asian regionalism.
The article discusses how the concept of East Asian regional identity has evolved over time due to changing trends. Japan and Australia are working together in organizations like APEC and the East Asia Summit to promote regional cooperation. China's influence in East Asia and the rise of new regional organizations have led to a shift towards multilateral diplomacy. This shift began during John Howard's administration and continued when the Labor Party took power in 2007.