Will The South China Sea Fracture ASEAN Unity?

Thomas Daniel, Senior Fellow, ISIS Malaysia

11-Oct-24 07:45

Will The South China Sea Fracture ASEAN Unity?

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The South China Sea conflict has become a central discussion at the 27th ASEAN-China Summit following recent clashes between Philippine and Chinese vessels in disputed waters. Leaders are calling for quicker negotiations on an ASEAN Code of Conduct on the South China Sea to reign in tensions. For some analysis on these developments, we speak with Thomas Daniel, Senior Fellow, Institute for Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia.

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Categories: government, politics

Tags: ASEAN Unity, philippine vessels, chinese vessels, south china sea conflict,

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