A Chinese naval exercise in the South China Sea. Photo: AP
A Chinese naval exercise in the South China Sea. Photo: AP
This Week in Asia /  Politics

Coronavirus grabs headlines, but South China Sea will be Asean’s focus

  • Leaders of the Southeast Asian bloc and China are to meet on Friday
  • Talks are likely to focus on recent clashes and code of conduct negotiations that have stalled over Beijing’s demand to restrict US activity in the waters

Bhavan Jaipragas
Bhavan Jaipragas

Updated: 11:19pm, 25 Jun, 2020

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A Chinese naval exercise in the South China Sea. Photo: AP
A Chinese naval exercise in the South China Sea. Photo: AP
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