China, Vietnam agree to fully, effectively implement DOC

HANOI, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- China and Vietnam agreed to fully and effectively implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC), according to a joint statement released on Monday by the two countries.

The two sides also agreed to reach the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea as soon as possible on the basis of consultation, according to the statement.