Southeast Asian diplomats discuss tensions with China over maritime claims

abcnews.go.com July 26, 2024, 07:00 AM UTC

Summary: Southeast Asian diplomats met with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Vientiane amid rising tensions over Beijing's maritime claims in the South China Sea. ASEAN members, including Vietnam and the Philippines, have ongoing disputes with China, raising concerns of conflict. The U.S. and allies conduct military exercises in the region. Myanmar's civil war and humanitarian crisis were also discussed, with Thailand pledging additional aid.

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