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ASEAN and China failed to finalize a long-awaited code of conduct for the South China Sea, despite reaching a provisional agreement on 80% of the draft. The negotiations, ongoing for over two decades, face unresolved key issues, including the code's legal binding nature. Southeast Asian nations seek a code based on international law, while China claims its actions are legal. Disputes between the Philippines and China have escalated, with accusations of aggressive actions in exclusive economic zones. Internal divisions within ASEAN also hinder progress, with Singapore set to lead negotiations next year.