A China Coast Guard ship is seen near a ship of the Vietnam Marine Guard in the South China Sea. File photo: Reuters
Is Southeast Asia waking up to the need for unity in South China Sea?
- Internal conflicts among Southeast Asian countries that are party to the dispute weaken the negotiations with Beijing, analysts say
- But recent agreements to cooperate on oil exploration and maritime security in the vast sea suggest that Asean neighbours can resolve their differences
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A China Coast Guard ship is seen near a ship of the Vietnam Marine Guard in the South China Sea. File photo: Reuters