Full coverage: The South China Sea Issue

For more discussion on the ASEAN meetings, we're now joined in studio by Su Xiaohui -- Deputy Director of the Department of International and Strategic Studies at the China Institute of International Studies.

Q1: China and the ASEAN countries have agreed to resolve their disputes through dialogue, and implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea. How will the DOC help resolve tension in the region?

Q2: China and ASEAN have agreed that maritime disputes should not affect the overall development of their bilateral ties. How can they enhance their relations now going forward, and what common interests do they share?