China, Asean strive for early conclusion of code of conduct in South China Sea

China is working with Asean nations for the early conclusion of the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea, with the second reading of the COC completed and now into the third reading.

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi who said this also gave assurance that the South China Sea would remain a "sea of peace and cooperation".

"The most important experience...