South China Sea: Philippines risks its Beijing ties with ‘non-starter’ mini code of conduct plan
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A mini code of conduct with Vietnam, Malaysia and other claimant states would accomplish little, analysts say – aside from likely scuppering decades-long talks on a broader agreement if Beijing feels it’s being ‘ganged up’ on.