JAKARTA -- Negotiations for a South China Sea code of conduct have stalled during the coronavirus pandemic, raising concerns among some Southeast Asian nations that China will exploit the delay to consolidate its presence in disputed waters.
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Stalled South China Sea code stokes fears of China power grab
Coronavirus blocks in-person talks between ASEAN and Beijing
Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning takes part in a military drill in the Pacific Ocean. © Reuters
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