HANOI, Vietnam: Member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and China expect the completion of the second reading of the code of conduct (COC) covering the disputed South China Sea this year, Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
TERRITORIAL CONFLICT Map shows disputed claims in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) including major outposts and facilities on the Spratly Islands. AFP / ADRIAN LEUNG AND GAL ROMA