Australian Ambassador to the Philippines HK Yu (PNA photo by Joyce Rocamora)
MANILA – Australia renewed its call for a South China Sea code of conduct (COC) that would not prejudice the rights of third party states on the vital sea lane.
Australian Ambassador HK Yu made the comment as talks on an effective code between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) progress, with negotiators looking to finish the agreement by 2026.
“Once again, our position on that has…