Clinton warns against coercion in South China Sea dispute

JAKARTA (Reuters) - China and its neighbours in Southeast Asia must move determinedly to draw up a code of conduct to help resolve disputes in the South China Sea, and should refrain from threats and coercion that have sent tension skyrocketing, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Monday. Clinton, visiting Indonesia ahead of a trip to China later this week, said she would tell Beijing and other claimants that it was essential to get faltering diplomacy back on track and move toward a deal in coming months. ...