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Vietnam’s proposed South China Sea talks with Philippines raises hopes of resolution pathway
Under Unclos, a coastal state has the exclusive right to exploit resources in its continental shelf, a stretch of seabed that can extend up to 648km, including the right to authorise and regulate drilling activities. Describing Vietnam’s stance as a …