Graphic shows disputed islands in the South China Sea and details conflicting interests China, Malaysia, Phiippines, Taiwan, Vietnam and Brunei.
ASEAN
Disputas no mar do Sul da China
July 9, 2012 - July 12, 2012 - Efforts to ease tensions in the South China Sea will dominate this week's ASEAN Regional Forum in Phnom Penh, with Manila leading a push to persuade China to accept a "code of conduct" (COC) in the sea. Tensions have flared recently with both Vietnam and the Philippines accusing Beijing of aggressive behavior.