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Pact on South China Sea code of conduct unlikely, as ASEAN leaders gather

Headline via Al Jazeera · first report 15 Nov, 13:37 IST, latest 15 Nov, 16:42 IST

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What we know

2 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from Al Jazeera at 15 Nov, 13:37 IST; the latest is from Nikkei Asia at 15 Nov, 16:42 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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Reported by2 news organisations
First report15 Nov, 13:37 IST
Latest report15 Nov, 16:42 IST
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Finishing negotiations for disputed South China Sea agreement will be a 'tall order', analysts say.

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