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The Philippines' top diplomat, Enrique Manalo, has called for progress on a long-stalled code of conduct for the South China Sea. He suggests focusing on thorny issues such as its legal binding nature and impact on third-party countries, terming these as "milestone issues." Tensions between China and its neighbors, including the Philippines, remain high, with the U.S. still maintaining interests in the region.

Courtesy: theprint.in