US, China square off on the South China Sea as Indonesia urges leaders to maintain peace

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Leaders of the US and China met with ASEAN leaders in Jakarta amid heightened tensions in the region.

JAKARTA: The world’s two biggest economies, the United States and China, squared off on the South China Sea issue at a meeting with Southeast Asian leaders on Thursday while host Indonesia urged counterparts to maintain peace and avoid conflicts.

Mdm Harris, who attended the meeting on behalf of US President Joe Biden, also said all disputes must The ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Jakarta took place mere days after China’s ministry of natural resources issued the"China Standard Map Edition 2023", which claims large swathes of the disputed South China Sea plus an additional dash to the east of Taiwan, making it a “10-dash line map.

It added that Mr Li also urged the EAS to remain committed to its role and to play a greater part in helping to achieve long-term stability and lasting prosperity in the region, amid new challenges and new dynamics. China has expressed concerns about the establishment of US-backed alliances since it is facing disputes with other countries. For example, Beijing is currently in a standoff with Manila over the South China Sea.

 

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