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ASEAN-China relations

ASEAN Diplomats Praise China’s Handling of Virus Outbreak
By Associated Press
"We reached an important consensus on China and ASEAN joining hands to fight against the epidemic," Wang told journalists after the meeting.

The 2019 US-ASEAN Summit: A Diplomatic Blunder?
By Ankit Panda
Can the United States engage the Indo-Pacific without showing up?

Saving the China-ASEAN South China Sea Code of Conduct
By Nguyen Minh Quang
So far, COC talks are marked by little progress and continuing differences. Vietnam has a chance to change that.

A Closer Look at the ASEAN-China Single Draft South China Sea Code of Conduct
By Carl Thayer
A sneak peak at the ASEAN-China Single Draft Code of Conduct in the South China Sea Negotiating Text.

ASEAN and China Set to Agree on Single Draft South China Sea Code of Conduct
By Carl Thayer
What is the significance of the agreement between ASEAN members and China on a Single Draft COC Negotiating Text?

ASEAN and the New South China Sea Reality
By Mie Oba
The bloc maintains a balancing act as Beijing asserts control over disputed islands.

What’s Behind the New China-ASEAN Maritime Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The fact that an old idea is finally set to become a reality reflects broader changes underway in the region.

China Conducts Joint Patrol With ASEAN Mekong States
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The 63rd iteration of the Mekong joint patrols took place last week.

China Plays Up ASEAN Confucius Institute Presence With Laos Project
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new project spotlights Beijing’s use of these institutions within broader ASEAN-China ties.

US, Australia, Japan Jointly Challenge China on South China Sea Issue
By Charlotte Gao
The three countries jointly called for China and the Philippines to abide by last year's arbitral ruling.

Did China 'Win' at the Manila ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Summit?
By Charlotte Gao
China welcomes the ASEAN joint communique and expresses confidences in the prospects for China-ASEAN relations

Assessing ASEAN's Geopolitical Relevance After 50 Years
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
As ASEAN nears its 50th anniversary, what challenges does it face as a regional organization?

Nixed China-Vietnam Meeting Highlights Illusion of South China Sea Calm
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Incident is a warning that despite attempts to downplay the flashpoint, tensions could quickly escalate.

Singapore Unveils New ASEAN Defense Initiatives Ahead of Chairmanship
By Prashanth Parameswaran
At the 2017 Shangri-La Dialogue, the city state revealed some of the proposals it will try to advance in 2018.

China, ASEAN Come to Agreement on a Framework South China Sea Code of Conduct
By Ankit Panda
The framework appears to focus on general principles, with no agreement on binding rules just yet.

The Real Trouble With China’s Belt and Road
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though Beijing has made inroads in addressing some concerns, the true structural challenges for the initiative remain.

China Holds Military Drills Near Unstable Myanmar Border
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Exercises come amid a new round of instability.

ASEAN’s Hedging Strategy
By Mie Oba
Recent summits in Vientiane offered some insights into the regional bloc’s diplomatic strategy.

The Changing Face of ASEAN
By Luke Hunt
Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam offer an unlikely breath of fresh air.

China, Singapore to Hold Naval Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries will conduct their second-ever round of bilateral drills.

ASEAN and the Need for Consensus
By Shin Kawashima
Media reports that assume that ASEAN members lack agency are getting it wrong.

Beware the Illusion of China-ASEAN South China Sea Breakthroughs
By Prashanth Parameswaran
We need to be clear-eyed about both progress made and the challenges that remain.

Assessing ASEAN’s South China Sea Position in its Post-Ruling Statement
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the grouping averted another disaster, the outcome was still disappointing.

ASEAN Can't Be Silent On South China Sea Ruling
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Even if it does not issue a separate statement, the grouping should adopt a strong communique.
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