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South China Sea code of conduct faces uncertain future as deadline nears

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Analysts are concerned that the proposed code of conduct for the South China Sea may become ineffective as China and Southeast Asian nations work towards a deadline of the end of 2026. The agreement has been stalled for over three decades due to disagreements on how to manage competing territorial claims. Experts suggest the code should focus on establishing clear rules to prevent maritime incidents rather than resolving sovereignty disputes, though some doubt its ability to maintain peace. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses ongoing policy negotiations and expert opinions on the effectiveness of a proposed code of conduct, rather than a concrete policy decision or release.

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South China Sea code of conduct faces uncertain future as deadline nears

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ushar Daniele ·

    Will South China Sea’s code of conduct remain elusive as deadline looms?

    A long-awaited code of conduct (COC) for the South China Sea risks becoming a toothless agreement, analysts have warned, as Beijing and Southeast Asian nations scramble to hammer out a deal by the end of 2026. More than three decades since it was mooted, the proposed pact has rem…

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