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China and ASEAN make progress on South China Sea pact but can't finish talks this year

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First reported on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 22:01 EST by The Philadelphia Inquirer·Latest article on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 03:35 EST

Summary

Regional diplomats say China and Southeast Asian countries have made progress on a South China Sea pact but won't be able to conclude negotiations this year as agreed, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported on Wednesday 11 November. Both outlets headlined that China and ASEAN make progress on the pact but can't finish talks this year.

Latest: China and Southeast Asian countries have made progress on a South China Sea pact but won't be able to conclude negotiations this year as agreed, regional diplomats say, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported.

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How it unfolded

  1. Wednesday 11 November

    China and Southeast Asian countries have made progress on a South China Sea pact but won't be able to conclude negotiations this year as agreed, regional diplomats say, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported.

  2. Tuesday 10 November