Southeast Asia & Oceania
South China Sea Code of Conduct Nears its Deadline with Core Questions Still Unanswered
The Philippines wants a deal before its year as ASEAN chair ends, but negotiators still haven't settled if the code would be legally binding or which waters it would cover.
Philippine and Chinese Vessels Collide in South China Sea, Tensions Rise
A Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine boat on a resupply mission on Oct. 22, 2023, this past Sunday morning. Following the collision, both sides have swapped accusations of blame, heightening tensions in the already-disputed South China Sea.