CoC for South China Sea should be expedited


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KUALA LUMPUR – ASEAN member states should expedite the Code of Conduct (CoC) that they have been working on for the best interest of all parties involved in the South China Sea disputes. The CoC could help thwart any incident that could jeopardise the region’s security and stability. Of late, finalising the CoC appears to be of great importance not only in ensuring South China Sea remains a neutral and safe place for all, but also in safeguarding the interest of the littoral states that are also members of ASEAN. The continuous encroachment of Chinese ships and aircraft in the...