The Philippines has asked an international tribunal to intervene in its long-standing South China Sea territorial dispute with China and declare that Beijing's claims are invalid. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines has asked an international tribunal to intervene in its long-standing South China Sea territorial dispute with China and declare that Beijing's claims are invalid. Photo: Reuters
Greg Torode
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Greg Torode

South China Sea code of conduct between Asean and China in peril

Greg Torode fears that the maritime pact between China and Asean - which has been years in the making - is now in peril

Greg Torode
Greg Torode

Updated: 1:59pm, 20 May, 2016

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The Philippines has asked an international tribunal to intervene in its long-standing South China Sea territorial dispute with China and declare that Beijing's claims are invalid. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines has asked an international tribunal to intervene in its long-standing South China Sea territorial dispute with China and declare that Beijing's claims are invalid. Photo: Reuters
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