A close look at the recent summit's chairman's statement shows the grouping's continued subdued treatment of the South China Sea disputes.

Will Cambodia once again undermine ASEAN’s position on the South China Sea?

The three countries jointly called for China and the Philippines to abide by last year's arbitral ruling.

China welcomes the ASEAN joint communique and expresses confidences in the prospects for China-ASEAN relations

As ASEAN nears its 50th anniversary, what challenges does it face as a regional organization?