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China and Philippines Aim for South China Sea Code of Conduct

4/17/2026

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The People’s Republic of China and the Republic of the Philippines seek to conclude a code of conduct in South China Sea this year.
Beijing aims to finalize talks with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations by year-end.
Manila aims to complete negotiations during its ASEAN chairmanship.
The outcome of the negotiations will depend on managing ongoing frictions between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of the Philippines.

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The People’s Republic of China and the Republic of the Philippines seek to conclude a code of conduct in South China Sea this year.
Beijing aims to finalize talks with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations by year-end.
Manila aims to complete negotiations during its ASEAN chairmanship.
The outcome of the negotiations will depend on managing ongoing frictions between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of the Philippines.