Tuesday, August 4, 2015

South China Sea Boudary Disputes Are Shaping To Be The The Primary Issue At This Year`s ASEAN Conference



VOA: ASEAN Ministers to Push for S. China Sea Agreements

PHNOM PENH — When the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers meet in Malaysia later this week, the ministers are expected to take a strong stance on peace and stability in the South China Sea.

According to documents obtained by VOA Khmer ahead of the meeting, the ministers will stand up for “the freedom of navigation, unimpeded lawful maritime commerce, trade and over flight.”

The ministers are also working toward a so-called “Declaration of Conduct,” that would set the stage for a code of conduct, a set of rules that would put in place mechanisms to avoid conflict in the contentious sea, according to a draft statement, which is expected to be read by the chairman at the conclusion of the Aug. 6 meeting.

WNU Editor: The Chinese are not going to listen to the other foreign ministers on what needs to be done to resolve the South China Sea boundary disputes. To the Chinese the South China Sea belongs to them .... end of discussion. My prediction ... when this conference ends, no one is going to be satisfied with the outcome.

More News On Today`s ASEAN Conference And The South China Sea Crisis

Southeast Asian nations back halt to land reclamation in South China Sea -- Reuters
South China Sea tensions flare at Asia security talks -- AFP
ASEAN Wants China to Stop Work in Disputed Sea: Official -- AP
Southeast Asian nations back halt to land reclamation in South China Sea -- Reuters
South China Sea tensions at ASEAN talks -- AFP
Philippines wants South China Sea talks despite China's reluctance -- Reuters
US, Philippines Urge End to Island-building in S. China Sea -- VOA

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