Asean needs to be vigilant on moves to dominate South China Sea, says top analyst


SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25: Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) member states with claims in the South China Sea (SCS) must be vigilant against moves by China or such superpowers to dominate the area according to an analyst.

Failing to defend their interests could see the erosion of their food security, energy interests and ability to navigate the waters of their respective exclusive economic zones, founding director of Bait Al Amanah Abdul Razak Ahmad warned.

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