North American Union European Union African Union and now the Asian Union
North American Union
European Union
African Union
and now the Asian Union is being formed.
China and Japan begin talks on building alliance
Japan and China have been sworn enemies since the Emperor Meiji’s military routed the Chinese forces more than a century ago.
But in a move that will send shock waves around the world, the two countries have begun talks on forging a new union that could make them the most powerful force in the world.
Tokyo and Beijing are discussing plans to create an “East Asian Community,” similar to the European Union, that would improve economic and political relationships in the region.
The proposals are in the very early stages, but initial areas of co-operation could include visa-free travel, public health, energy and the environment before gradually moving on to more thorny political issues and common policies on agriculture or defense.
Eventually, East Asia might even have its own common currency.
That’s pretty powerful!