ASEAN, Australia decry actions that 'endanger peace' in South China Sea
Melbourne (AFP) March 6, 2024
Southeast Asian and Australian leaders on Wednesday warned against actions that "endanger peace" in the South China Sea, following fresh confrontations between Beijing and the Philippines in contested waters.
Simmering tensions in the trade corridor threatened to boil over this week, when Chinese boats in the Spratly Islands were accused of hounding Philippines vessels.
Beijing on Wednes