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Asean avoids mention of South China Sea ruling

Statement says Asean is "seriously concerned" by "land reclamations and escalation of activities" and calls for "self-restraint" in the strategic waterway

Published Mon, Jul 25, 2016 · 09:50 PM
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SOUTH-EAST Asian nations on Monday ducked direct criticism of Beijing over its claims to the South China Sea, in a diluted statement produced after days of disagreement that gives the superpower a diplomatic victory.

The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) avoided mention of a ruling by a United Nations-backed tribunal that rejected China's claims and infuriated Beijing.

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