China and ASEAN make progress on South China Sea pact but can't finish talks this year
Marcus Hayes
Marcus Hayes
Reporter · Killeen, TX
Marcus has been a reporter for 4 years and has a degree in Community Development from the University of Texas at Arlington. His work has appeared in various local publications including the Killeen Daily Herald, where he focused on grassroots initiatives and community events.
More from Marcus →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 3:28 AM · 1 min read
Regional diplomats say China and Southeast Asian countries have made progress on a South China Sea pact but won’t be able to conclude negotiations this year as agreed. China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations began negotiating the so-called…