November 13, 2015

"Territorial disputes will be a 'central issue' when Barack Obama meets Asian leaders next week, the White House said Thursday, but downplayed hopes for a 'code of conduct' to ease tensions.

National Security Advisor Susan Rice said territorial claims in the South China Sea -- which have put the United States in direct dispute with China -- would feature prominently during a trip to the Philippines and Malaysia."

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