MANILA, Philippines—Some partner states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have expressed apprehension over the Coast Guard law which China planned to use to enforce its will in the South China Sea.
The states called for the early conclusion of talks for a code of conduct in the area, according to the Department of National Defense (DND).
Defense ministers of Asean and its dialogue partners met online at the Asean Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus on Tuesday (June 15) and Wednesday (June 16).
The DND, in a statement, said “some Plus countries expressed concern on the ambiguous application of the Chinese Coast Guard Law whil…
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