South China Sea Conference Wraps Up in Vietnam With High-Level Speakers From China and Other Countries

A guest speaks at the 15th Annual South China Sea International Conference in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The two-day 15th Annual South China Sea International Conference concluded Thursday in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, hosting speakers from dozens of countries, including China.

The event took place on the heels of multiple confrontations in the South China Sea between Chinese and Filipino maritime forces.

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