Why is THE SOUTH CHINA SEA slightly cooled down at this moment? According to British expert Bill Hayton, the situation in the South China Sea is somewhat calm at present largely due to calculations from China. Recently, China and ASEAN have agreed on a framework for the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC) to prevent conflicts in this strategic waters. But does the draft COC framework lead to a legally binding agreement to end territorial disputes in the e South China Sea? DW's interview, Asian expert Bill Hayton of consulting firm Chatham House (UK), is skeptical about the prospects of an early agreement on an acceptable COC. However, Mr. Hayton emphasized that the COC discussion process is a useful measure of trust. In any case, China and ASEAN are arguing and arguing over the dispute over the South China Sea better than nothing. My channel here: ****** URL video: ****** G here: ******