East Asian Cooperation (EAC) has existed for more than
10 years. In 2001, the East Asian Vision Group (EAVG) for
[the first time called on "East Asia moving from a region of
nations to a bona fide regional community with shared challenges,
common aspirations, and a parallel destiny."2 The recommendation was accepted by leaders of 10+3 countries by confirming "an East Asian community as a long-term objective that would con-
£ tribute to the maintenance of regional and global peace, security,
£ progress and prosperity'3 Since then, progress has been made for
East Asian cooperation, but the community-building has still a
* long w a y to go.
| B Europe has