Asean Leaders Concerned Over South China Sea Reclamations
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Southeast Asian leaders said they have “serious concerns” about land reclamation in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, noting the practice could undermine security in the region.
The statement, released by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations at the close of a summit of the leaders of its 10 member states in Kuala Lumpur, didn’t mention any country by name. China has angered several Asean members, including the Philippines and Vietnam, with its claims to almost all of the South China Sea and moves to create artificial islands in the waters.