# Code of Conduct
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Diplomacy Over Discord: China Pivots to Institutional Governance in the South China Sea
At the 2026 Boao Forum for Asia, China and ASEAN representatives emphasized a shift toward institutional governance and scientific cooperation in the South China Sea. The discussions highlighted progress on the Code of Conduct and the use of economic ties to maintain regional stability amidst global uncertainty.
Beijing Steps Up South China Sea Patrols After Manila’s Outreach to Extra‑Regional Forces
The PLA’s Southern Theatre reported five consecutive days of sea‑air patrols in the South China Sea, framing the moves as a response to Philippine cooperation with extra‑regional forces. Manila, meanwhile, vows to accelerate negotiations on a South China Sea Code of Conduct as ASEAN chair, creating a tension between deterrence through outside partnerships and efforts to institutionalise crisis management.