Title:

 Philippines, China push for framework of code of conduct in South China Sea

Author:

Alexis Romero

Source:

The Philippine Star

Date:

September 7, 2016 

Description:

VIENTIANE, Laos – The Philippines and China have stressed the need to craft a framework for a code of conduct for claimants in the South China Sea and to settle territorial disputes peacefully. The overlapping maritime claims in the region was one of the topics discussed during the ASEAN-China meet held Wednesday here and attended by heads of state, including President Rodrigo Duterte.