ASEAN Summit: Tensions Rise Over China's Territorial Map

Indonesian President Joko Widodo warned against Southeast Asia's bloc being dragged into big-power rivalry as leaders gathered for an ASEAN summit, emphasizing the need for unity and non-interference. The summit aimed to address concerns over rifts regarding peace efforts in Myanmar and reaffirm the relevance of the group. ASEAN leaders agreed not to allow Myanmar to chair the bloc in 2026 as originally planned, with the Philippines hosting a year earlier instead. The summit also comes amid China's release of a "10-dash line" map, asserting its claim to the South China Sea, adding urgency to negotiations on a code of conduct.