China and ASEAN Reach “Milestone” Draft Deal on South China Sea Code of Conduct

02 August 2018

After more than a decade of talks, a bloc of Southeast Asian nations and China have agreed on a draft code of conduct that will lay the foundation for negotiations over the disputed South China Sea. Collin Koh, a maritime security expert at NTU Singapore, said consensus on the draft meant the claimants had a common set of terms of reference for future talks. Progress could also work in Beijing’s favour, underscoring its desire for stability and for the United States to stay out of the dispute over the waters, Koh said.

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Last updated on 07/08/2018