Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has emphasized the urgent need for a code of conduct in the South China Sea, expressing concerns over ongoing Chinese intimidation and harassment.
At the ASEAN summit, Marcos urged all parties to seriously manage differences and reduce tensions, highlighting that the situation in the South China Sea remains tense and unchanged.
Despite previous agreements, substantive negotiations for the maritime code only began in 2017, and recent confrontations between the Philippines and China have escalated in violence, reflecting the urgent need for resolution.
The Philippines reported an alarming series of confrontations at sea with China, emphasizing the need for a cohesive strategy to address aggressive actions occurring within its Exclusive Economic Zone.
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