CHINA'S EFFORTS FOR PEACE IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA

BEIJING, NOVEMBER 9 /SRNA/ – The situation in the South China Sea has remained broadly stable and under control, and regional dialogue and cooperation continue to make progress despite maritime disputes, incidents and growing risks to maritime security, said Wu Shicun, chairperson of the Huayang Center for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance.

In his foreword to the Global Maritime Security Report 2025–2026, Wu called on the countries concerned to manage disputes and incidents at sea effectively, maintain dialogue and pursue practical cooperation despite their differences. The report, published on Saturday, November 7, highlights China's efforts to help maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea, China Media Group reported. It includes contributions from nine maritime experts affiliated with research institutions in countries including China, the United States, Belgium, Australia and Malaysia. Taking the South China Sea as its starting point, the report examines how developments in the region affect global maritime security and shape ocean governance. Wu said China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations /ASEAN/ had continued consultations on a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, and he highlighted China's efforts to advance practical cooperation in the region. He wrote that these efforts had given constructive impetus to resolving maritime disputes and had helped maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. The report, prepared by the Huayang Center, was presented at the seventh Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance, held in Sanya, in China's southern Hainan province. It is the first report of its kind presented since the symposium was launched in 2020. The symposium, which began on Friday and runs until Sunday, November 15, has brought together about 400 participants from more than 30 countries and regions. Its organizers include the National Institute for South China Sea Studies and the Huayang Center.