Vietnam's Maritime Sovereignty

01/04/2021

China’s activities in East Sea violate international law

(VOVWORLD) - Following the enactment of the China Coast Guard Law on February 1, 2021, various field activities by China in the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea) in recent days have renewed international serious concerns.

China’s activities in East Sea violate international law
25/03/2021

China asked to end violation, respect Vietnam’s sovereignty

(VOVWORLD) - Chinese vessels’ activities in Ba Dau Reef in Vietnam’s Spratly archipelago violated Vietnam’s sovereignty and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea on the operation of foreign ships in coastal countries’ territorial waters and ran counter to the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea.

China asked to end violation, respect Vietnam’s sovereignty
24/03/2021

Photo exhibit features Vietnam’s border areas

(VOVWORLD) - 100 photos depicting the landscapes and people of Vietnam’s border areas are on display in Hanoi. The week-long exhibit that opened on Tuesday also features border demarcation, landmark erection, and border control activities.

Photo exhibit features Vietnam’s border areas
11/03/2021

FM: Vietnam has sufficient historical evidence of sovereignty over Hoang Sa

(VOVWORLD) - At a regular press conference on Thursday, spokesperson for the Vietnam Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang reiterated Vietnam’s consistent view on national sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction over the South China Sea (known as East Sea in Vietnam) and asked all parties to respect regulations of international law.

FM: Vietnam has sufficient historical evidence of sovereignty over Hoang Sa
25/02/2021

Vietnams calls for responsibility for peace in East Sea

(VOVWORLD) - At the virtual press conference in Hanoi on Thursday, the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry’s Le Thi Thu Hang reiterated Vietnam’s consistent view on national sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction over Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelagos.

Vietnams calls for responsibility for peace in East Sea
22/12/2020

Soldiers protect fishermen at sea

(VOVWORLD) - Naval soldiers have been companions to fishermen who sail to sea. Their bond is important to defending national waters and islands.

Soldiers protect fishermen at sea
17/11/2020

12th international conference on East Sea closes

(VOVWORLD) - The 12th South China Sea (called the East Sea in Vietnam) International Conference themed “Maintaining peace and co-operation through time of turbulence” concluded in Hanoi on Tuesday with 700 delegates from 30 countries attending.

12th international conference on East Sea closes