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Southeast Asian leaders have held a special virtual meeting with leaders from China, Japan and South Korea to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, sharing experiences and discussing potential cooperation on containment. Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired the meeting, raising concerns about the economic damage. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said that the virus is gravely threatening the health, safety and lives of people around the world, and called for joint efforts to fight the epidemic and revitalize the economy. He also highlighted the significance of better coordination among East Asian countries to beat the pandemic. So what are some of the most crucial tasks concerning containment and reinvigorating the economy? Haesun Kim, strategic negotiator and chair of Suntrans Globe Asia in South Korea, shares her insights on this topic.