# South China Sea code of conduct deal unlikely as ASEAN leaders meet

https://mins.news/en/item/144172

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-15 08:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/11/15/pact-on-south-china-sea-code-of-conduct-unlikely-as-asean-leaders-gather?traffic_source=rss

> Analysts and officials say ASEAN and China are unlikely to conclude a long-awaited South China Sea code of conduct at this week’s leaders’ gathering in Manila. About 80 percent of the text is complete, but disputes including the agreement’s geographic scope remain. China-Philippines tensions have also intensified.

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