尽管未来的方向还不明确，但这一拥有26个成员国的论坛已经胜过了亚太经合组织、东盟及包括中国、日本、韩国在内的东盟加三国。
Although its future directions are uncertain, this 26-member forum trumps Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and ASEAN Plus Three, which includes China, Japan, and South Korea.