Australia finished third behind China and South Korea men's national ice hockey team.
It is uncertain, however, that China and South Korea would go along with any plan to step up pressure.
Asian countries, with China and South Korea in the lead, have begun to move in.
Each time, the visits have generated serious diplomatic tension with China and South Korea.
Japan won the tournament after winning both their games against China and South Korea.
Some subsequently resigned after protests from China and South Korea.
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The visit elicited a strong reaction from both China and South Korea.
Trade between China and South Korea reached $50 billion last year, about eight times the level of a decade ago.
A1 Ties between China and South Korea are growing rapidly.
