MANILA, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN and China have entered the final phase of talks on a South China Sea Code of Conduct (COC), with negotiations set to run beyond the 2026 target and continue under Singapore’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2027.
ASEAN-China Talks On South China Sea Code Of Conduct To Extend Into 2027
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ASEAN and China will extend South China Sea Code of Conduct talks into 2027, with 80% of the draft agreed upon.
- Negotiations will continue under Singapore’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2027.
- Over 80% of the COC draft has been provisionally agreed upon.
- Differing views among ASEAN members delayed the 2026 target.
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