Skip to content

Tag Archives: Code of Conduct

South China Sea Code will not cover bilaterally disputed areas, says China

China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have adopted a framework for a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea, but its character and mechanics are still up for negotiation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said. One thing is certain, though: it will not cover bilaterally disputed areas such as the Scarborough shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, which is claimed by both Beijing and Manila.

South China Sea Code  will not cover bilaterally disputed areas, says China

No Asean-China COC until China completes Spratlys military bases

Fiery Cross before and during the reclamation By ELLEN T. TORDESILLAS THE standard press statement of Malacañang and foreign affairs officials prior to the President’s attendance in the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is for the Philippines to push for the adoption of the Code of Conduct in the South China

No Asean-China COC until China completes Spratlys military bases