- U.S. Pacific Command chief warned China’s coercive moves are undermining Indo‑Pacific stability and said the U.S. won’t allow any nation to dominate the region.
- Tensions remain high in the South China Sea, with repeated confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels around disputed shoals.
- ASEAN says talks with China on a code of conduct for the South China Sea have sped up and could be finalized this year.
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