13/11/2013
Following two days of discussions, the fifth international workshop on the South China Sea successfully wrapped up in Hanoi on November 12th.
During the event, delegates focused on recent developments in the South China Sea, the role of ASEAN and major powers and international law including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) whilst recommending means for the maintenance of peace and stability in the East Sea .
Many of the scholars said the situation in The South China Sea improved this year while some others said they see a looming risk of unstability. China has worked to improve relations with neighbours including India and Vietnam as well as start consultations with ASEAN in the realisation of a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC).
They shared the view that the South China Sea still remains a hot spot of disputes, therefore, ASEAN should maintain solidarity to uphold its central role in the region.
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