Asean and China negotiation on South China Sea progressing well

HANOI/JAKARTA, Nov 13 (Bernama): The negotiation for the adoption of a Code of Conduct (COC) for the South China Sea is progressing well, Asean and China said, with both sides reaffirming the future adoption of the COC would promote peace and stability in the region.

According to a joint statement, both sides said the situation in the South China Sea has changed tremendously since the signing of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties (DOC) in 2002.