BEIJING: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and China took a step toward easing tensions in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), agreeing on Thursday to a framework or outline for a “code of conduct” to prevent incidents in the disputed waters.
The framework, which was agreed upon during a meeting of senior officials from Asean and China in the southwestern Chinese province of Guizhou, sets the parameters for a final, more detailed agreement yet to come.
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