Asean steps up push for South China Sea code of conduct
Southeast Asian leaders have stepped up their push for a South China Sea code of conduct at the close of the 48th Asean summit in Cebu.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr said the code is key to unlocking deeper China-Asean economic cooperation, and that no such initiatives can be institutionalised until it is finalised.He told a press conference on Friday that the task is complicated because Asean member states have different approaches to Beijing.He said those differences would need to be incorporated into a single document.The remarks matter because the code of conduct has been presented as a prerequisite for broader... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 08:32 LONDON
China and Philippines trade accusations over aircraft and research vessel near Iroquois Reef
China and the Philippines have traded accusations after a Philippine surveillance aircraft and a Chinese research vessel confronted each other near Iroquois Reef in the Spratly Islands.China Coast Guard spokesman Jiang Lue said a Philippine Coast Guard Islander aircraft had "deliberately approached and harassed" the Xiang Yang Hong 33 scientific research vessel on Wednesday while it was carrying out a "legitimate marine ecological survey".Jiang said the Chinese side tracked and monitored the aircraft and handled the situation "in accordance with laws and regulations".He also warned the Philippine side to stop what he called illegal harassment and inflammatory propaganda.The Philippine side... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:01 LONDON
