Fresh South China Sea tensions add urgency to ASEAN-China code of conduct talks: Analysts
- Rising tensions and a spike in close calls in the South China Sea are reinforcing the urgency of finalising a long-delayed code of conduct between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China to prevent future confrontations, said analysts.
- The renewed focus follows a confrontation between the Philippines and China in the disputed waterway on Monday (Jul 20), with both sides accusing each other of escalating tensions.
- Philippine officials said one of their navy personnel was struck in the head during the encounter, while Beijing accused Manila of provoking the incident.
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- Rising tensions and a spike in close calls in the South China Sea are reinforcing the urgency of finalising a long-delayed code of conduct between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China to prevent future confrontations, said analysts.
- The renewed focus follows a confrontation between the Philippines and China in the disputed waterway on Monday (Jul 20), with both sides accusing each other of escalating tensions.
- Philippine officials said one of their navy personnel was struck in the head during the encounter, while Beijing accused Manila of provoking the incident.
Sources: CNA