ASEAN, China Reach Provisional Deal on 80% of South China Sea Code Text
ASEAN and China have reached a provisional agreement on approximately 80% of the negotiating text for a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea. However, it is unlikely to be finalized this year due to differing positions among member states. Progress on COC negotiations, under the Philippines' chairmanship, could impact regional security and economic activity.
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