ASEAN retracts South China Sea criticism: Malaysia

ASEAN retracts South China Sea criticism: Malaysia Kuala Lumpur (AFP) June 14, 2016 - Southeast Asian countries have reversed course on a statement that expressed deep concern over events in the South China Sea, where Beijing is embroiled in territorial rows, Malaysia said Tuesday, adding that "urgent amendments" would be made. In a strongly-worded statement released to AFP by the Malaysian foreign ministry, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) had earlier warne ... more

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