ASEAN Sec-Gen: South China Sea COC 'should be able to conclude within this year'

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Ten years after an illegal tribunal ruling, the South China Sea dispute remains unresolved, and tensions are rising. China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are racing to finalize a long-awaited Code of Conduct. Could a deal really be within reach? In an exclusive interview with CGTN, ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn breaks down where the negotiations stand, from aligning the Code of Conduct with international law to a vision of turning the South China Sea into a "sea of peace, friendship and cooperation." Watch the full interview to hear his answer. #SouthChinaSea #ASEAN #China #Diplomacy #frontlinestory 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=c

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