ASEAN Leaders Address Myanmar Conflict and China-U.S. Rivalry

ASEAN leaders, including President Marcos of the Philippines, acknowledge the complex and difficult nature of resolving the conflict in Myanmar. The United Nations reports that over a million people have been displaced since Myanmar's 2021 coup. The summit in Jakarta will focus on concerns over the rivalry between the United States and China, particularly regarding China's activities in the South China Sea. ASEAN is working on a code of conduct for the South China Sea and engaging with major powers like China and the United States.