China and ASEAN Miss Deadline for South China Sea PactSouth China Sea Pact Delay Shows Need for Real RestraintASEAN’s South China Sea Talks Need More Than a Pact
China and Southeast Asian countries have provisionally agreed on about 80% of a proposed South China Sea code of conduct, but negotiations will continue next year. The update came on November 10, ahead of an ASEAN summit in Manila.China and ASEAN have agreed on about 80% of a proposed South China Sea code, but missed the target of completing talks this year. Negotiations are set to continue in 2027 as maritime tensions remain on the agenda in Manila.China and ASEAN have reached provisional agreement on about 80% of a proposed maritime code, but will not finish negotiations this year. Talks continue in 2027, while the Philippines and its partners weigh diplomacy and military readiness.