CLEAN : Kerry kicks off ASEAN diplomatic charm offensive

The video emphasizes the United States' support for ASEAN and highlights the shared responsibility to ensure maritime security in critical global sea lanes and ports. It stresses the importance of managing tensions in the South China Sea peacefully and underscores the global significance of Southeast Asia's growth based on international law. The video encourages claimant states to voluntarily refrain from actions that could escalate disputes, referencing the 2002 Declaration of Conduct.

What actions are claimant states encouraged to consider according to the text?

What does the 2002 declaration of Conduct state regarding disputes?