Title:

 ASEAN begins talks on Code of Conduct in South China Sea amid continued tensions

Author:

Charmaine Deogracias

Source:

ABS-CBN News

Date:

 February 6, 2017

Description:

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) starts discussions on a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (SCS) this month with two contentious issues: the non-militarization of occupied features, and restraint in the activities in the SCS, specifically those involving China.