Legal & Regulatory, News ASEAN hardens stand on China sea claims ASEAN leaders pushed back at China, asserting a 1982 U.N. treaty should serve as the basis for resolving disputes over claims in the South China Sea. By Arete News - June 27, 2020 Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc hosting ASEAN's summit (AN/Vietnam Foreign Ministry) You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us