Asean, China in final stages of finalising South China Sea Code of Conduct, says Tok Mat

Published on 20 Jan 2026 8:15:01 PM

Asean and China are in the final phase of finalising the Code of Conduct (COC) for the South China Sea, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Tuesday (Jan 20).

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the agreement is expected to be concluded this year and will involve only countries with direct interests in the South China Sea.

On Myanmar, he noted that Asean does not recognise the elections held on Dec 25, 2025, and Jan 11, as they lacked full participation from all parties.

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