Seas and islands
Students in Quang Nam Learn More about National Sea and Islands
The “I love national sea and islands” contest aimed to help teachers and students gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam's sea and islands and the Party and State's guidelines regarding the safeguarding of sovereignty over national sea and islands in the current context.
Seas and islands
Combating IUU Fishing Must Be Drastic, Synchronous, Comprehensive, Timely and Effective
Vietnam has been working hard to carry out the European Commission (EC)’s recommendations about illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing prevention and control, towards the goal of having the EC's “yellow card” warning lifted.
Seas and islands
Soc Trang Province Resolved to Fight IUU Fishing
Thanks to the efforts of relevant agencies such as the Coast Guards, Navy, and Police, as well as other authorised agencies, the number of Vietnamese fishing vessels violating foreign waters has been gradually decreasing each year.
South China Sea's sea-related issues exchanging between Vietnam and China's views
Vietnam and China's Senior officials engaged in candid discussion about the recent situation at sea and their differences regarding sea-related issues at their July 21 meeting.
Vietnam urges China to well control maritime conflicts at Bien Dong Sea
Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh urged China to better manage the maritime differences and resolve issues instead of complicating and expanding disputes.
The risk of a "hot" conflict between the US - China confrontation
US-China diplomatic officials met last month in Hawaii, amid fears of a confrontation that was pushing the two countries to the brink of war.
US Ambassadors in ASEAN countries debunk China’s ambition in Bien Dong Sea
Several US Ambassadors in ASEAN countries have raised its voice to respond to the US’ rejection of Beijing’s mostly unlawful sovereignty claims in the South China Sea (called Bien Dong Sea in Vietnam).
Chinese ambassador to US said "We will not participate in such a ruling" when asked for its violation of international law
Chinese Ambassador Cui Tiankai said that the U.S. has to make "a fundamental choice" as to whether it's ready to live with China in peace and cooperate with the rising power to jointly tackle global challenges.
New US position on the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea)
Gregory Poling, senior fellow for Southeast Asia and director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., spoke about the changes to the United States' position on the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) disputes.
US Navy aircraft carriers back in South China Sea
Two US Navy aircraft carriers, USS Ronald and USS Nimitz, have resumed their dual exercises in the South China Sea (called Bien Dong Sea in Vietnam).
South China Sea issue: International consensus puts pressure on China 3
China has utilised its power to encroach on territories and seas of its neighbouring countries, Associate Prof. Dr. Vu Thanh Ca, former Director of the Vietnam Institute of Seas and Islands.
Australia continues to support freedom of navigation in the South China Sea
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison affirmed on July 16th that Canberra would continue to support freedom of navigation in the South China Sea.
Vietnam rejects China's claims of its presence in East Sea 2,000 years ago
Vietnam has clearly dismissed China's baseless claims of its people's activities in the East Sea dating back 2,000 years ago and emphasizes that all countries have a common duty and obligation to respect the basic principles of international law.
Spokesperson confirms Vietnam’s stance in East Sea issue
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang confirmed Vietnam’s stance, at a regular press briefing in Hanoi on July 15, concerning Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's Declaration on the US Position on Maritime Claims in the South China Sea (known as East Sea in Vietnam).
US official says sanctions against China a possibility while Beijing vows retaliation over US Law on Hong Kong
US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Stilwell has expressed Washington's support for Southeast Asian nations in their territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea (known as East Sea in Vietnam), and warned that the United States could impose sanctions on Beijing.
Chinese spokesperson Hua ChunYing launched a series of "monstrous" Tweets in response to US 1
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua ChunYing has released a very strange, monstrous and completely false about well-known historical information that means "China has legally seized Nansha and Xisha occupied by Japan thanks to US-provided warships"
US Navy destroyer sails near the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands
The US Department of Defense’s news outlet DIVDS on July 14 has posted photos informing that the US destroyer USS Ralph Johnson is sailing near the Truong Sa (Spratly) Island.
China retaliates against US with its accusation of US's undermining stability in South China Sea
China on July 14 said the United States is a troublemaker undermining peace and stability in the South China Sea region (known as East Sea in Vietnam), responding to Washington rejecting Beijing's "illegal maritime claims" in most of the waters.
John Bolton: US to take stronger actions against China in East Sea
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has supported the US’s rejection of China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea (known as East Sea in Vietnam), and called on the administration to take stronger actions against Beijing’s coercive behavior in the region.
China raises voice after US rejects its “mostly” unlawful claims in South China Sea
Chinese Embassy in the US has raised its voice to respond to the US’ rejection of Beijing’s mostly unlawful sovereignty claims in the South China Sea. However, it can not cite the claims are in accordance with international law in the latest statement.
US rejects nearly all Chinese claims to territory in South China Sea
Secretary of United State Mike Pompeo on Monday announced a formal rejection of "most" of China's maritime claims in the South China Sea, marking the turning point as Washington officially directs to Beijing’s ambition to assert control in the strategic waters.
Global Times asked 'New Cold War' between the US and China in the South China Sea?
South China Sea has been raised tensions by China's increasing military operation recently, and fueled with the US military presentation amid China's drills. The China's state media Global Times asked on July 13 that “is the US launching a new cold war against China?”
US Secretary of State Pompeo criticizes Chinese 'bullying' in regional waters
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on July 8 has stressed the need for countries to work together in dealing with China's stepped-up activities in regional waters.
