[Abstract] The period of The Three Kingdoms was a dynamic period of warring states in Chinese history. Wisdom and lessons derived from this period can benefit the generations to come. At present, Northeast Asia is entering a new phase of three- power struggle, China, US and Japan. Japan and China, as the lesser powers of the Grand Triangle can only maintain independence and ensure survival in bilateral strategic partnership. China should draw inspiration from the history of The Three Kingdoms period and encourage the rebirth and the complete independence of Japan so as to recover the strategic balance in the region.
[Key Words] The Three Kingdoms; the Grand Triangle of China, US and Japan; the growth of Japan’s national power; strategic balance