A Chinese naval exercise in the South China Sea. Photo: AP
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
Follow your favourite topic and get notified
A Chinese naval exercise in the South China Sea. Photo: AP