ASEAN Summit Faces Challenges Over South China SeaMyanmar
Leaders push for progress on regional disputes as economic ties with China deepen.
- Southeast Asian leaders and China are urged to expedite negotiations on a South China Sea code of conduct amid rising tensions.
- Myanmar's ongoing civil war remains a complex issue for ASEAN, with little progress on the bloc's peace plan since the 2021 coup.
- China seeks to strengthen economic ties with ASEAN, despite territorial disputes affecting relations with members like the Philippines and Vietnam.
- ASEAN's central role in regional stability is highlighted, though its effectiveness is questioned due to slow progress on key issues.
- Upcoming discussions include a comprehensive strategic partnership with South Korea and an upgraded ASEAN-China free trade area.
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