One of Kahn's first tasks was to shepherd through a stringent code of conduct prohibiting such behavior, and make each cop sign it.

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So while, as Ben said, the EAS is not a forum in which countries will adjudicate or prosecute their particular claims, it is a forum in which they can discuss these principles and give encouragement to the ongoing diplomatic process between ASEAN and China that seeks to establish rules under a code of conduct that would govern behavior and prevent 24:13.

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