VIENTIANE -- In a significant development, South China Sea tensions came up during the ASEAN-China summit on Thursday in Vientiane, Laos, which is hosting the leaders of 10 Southeast Asian countries and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
ASEAN-China summit takes place as stakeholders seek solutions to old disputes
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. looks toward Chinese Premier Li Qiang as they attend the 27th ASEAN-China Summit in Vientiane on Oct. 10. © Reuters
VIENTIANE -- In a significant development, South China Sea tensions came up during the ASEAN-China summit on Thursday in Vientiane, Laos, which is hosting the leaders of 10 Southeast Asian countries and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.