China’s military drill in Hoang Sa violates Vietnam's sovereignty
China’s military drill in Hoang Sa violates Vietnam's sovereignty: Spokeswoman
China’s military exercise in the Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago area violated Vietnam’s sovereignty over the islands and went counter to the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has said.
Vietnam's fishing vessels in Da Nang city (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - China’s military exercise in the Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago area violated Vietnam’s sovereignty over the islands and went counter to the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Partiesin the East Sea (DOC), Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le ThiThu Hang has said.
China’s move complicated the situation and hampered currentnegotiations between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC)as well as the maintenance of a peaceful, stable and cooperative environment inthe East Sea, Hang told the ministry’s online press briefing on August 5.
Vietnam requests China to respect its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa archipelago,stop and not repeat similar violations that further complicate the situation inthe East Sea.
"As constantly reiterated, Vietnam has sufficient historical evidence and legal grounds to prove its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoesin accordance with international law," Hang stressed.
Commenting on vaccine diplomacy of major countries in Southeast Asia, the spokeswoman said that all the help of other countries, partners and the international community in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic is valuable and appreciated.
Vietnam thanks and hopes to continue receiving support from other countries, partners and international organisations in this fight, Hang said.
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Vietnam is deeply concerned about China’s announcement of holding a military drill in the waters off the mouth of the Gulf of Tonkin, the Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, Le Thi Thu Hang, said.
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS 1982) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN)’s solidarity play an important role in resolving sovereignty disputes in the South China Sea (which is called East Sea by Vietnam), according to an article published by Theinsnews.com on July 11.
The international community has continuously called on parties concerned to follow international practices and rules, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) amid the complicated developments in the East Sea.
Many ancient writings, recorded by foreigners themselves, directly or indirectly recognise Vietnam’s sovereignty over the two archipelagos of Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly). Among them is “Hai ngoai ky su” (Haiwai jishi) - an ancient Chinese book by a Chinese monk.
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Vietnam's fishing vessels in Da Nang city (Photo: VNA) 
