The Truth About The South China Sea: A Voice From Vietnam (Part II) 3
China is always asserting that it has full "historical and legal grounds" on China's "indisputable sovereignty" in the South China Sea. Let's see how the situation actually is.
Vietnam demands answers from Malaysia about fisherman's killing in Bien Dong Sea
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam has requested that Malaysia's side investigate a recent confrontation between its coast guard and two Vietnamese fishing boats in Bien Dong Sea, killing a Vietnamese fisherman.
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The Truth About The South China Sea [*] : A Voice From Vietnam (Part I)
Increasingly complicated and tense developments related to the South China Sea are attracting international attention. Meanwhile, some information sources are trying to mislead the public in different countries as to the nature of the issue, its causes and actual developments. The Vietnam Peace and Development Foundation (VPDF) would like to introduce the collection of analysis by experts at the VPDF, with the hope of helping international friends and the people of various countries, including China, to have a better understanding of the issue.
Demarcating Ban Gioc Waterfall
In accordance with 1887 and 1895 Sino-French convention as well as international practices, the median of the main flow of the Ban Gioc waterfall was the foundation to delimit borders between Vietnam and China.
Dong Dang - Ping Xiang Railway Establishment: Disputes Suspended For Trains To Depart
After the restoration of the Vietnam-China diplomatic relations, the resumption of negotiations to settle border and territorial disputes and the opening of the Dong Dang - Ping Xiang and Lao Cai - Son Yeu railways were among the top priorities. International railway lines used to hold a very important position in the process of maintaining and developing economic, political, and national defence relations between the two countries sharing borders.
Malaysia Opposes China's Claim In The South China Sea
Malaysia has made an unusual move as to object China’s sovereignty claim in the Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea), despite the fact that China is its biggest trading partner.
Chinese bomber appeared illegally at Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago
Some social media's images have recently appeared to show at least one Chinese H-6J missile-carrying bomber landing on Phu Lam Island in the Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands, according to thedrive.
Vietnam - China Borders Hotspots: Where is Ai Nam Quan (Friendship Pass)? 2
After 20 years since the signing ceremony of the Vietnam-China Treaty of Land Border, over 12 years since the completion of border delimitation and abornement, there have been still many conflicting opinions on the process of negotiating and settling border disputes, especially in some sensitive areas: Ban Gioc waterfall, Huu Nghi Quan (Friendship Pass), Tuc Lam mudflat at the mouth of Bac Luan river,...
Vietnam-China Border Management, Cooperation And Struggle
History has shown that, at all times, the relation with the neighboring country need dexterity, flexibility, but equally strong-mindedness.
Following $348 million agreement, Japan to built six patrol boats for Vietnam
Under an agreement that worth some US$348 million, Japan will build six patrol vessels for Vietnam to help the latter increase maritime security and safety capacity.
Japan's Defense Minister warns 'high cost' China risks paying for South China Sea intimidation
China's attempts to change the status quo in the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea in Vietnam) risks provoking a stern response from the international community, stressing that "anyone who is trying to change the status quo by force needs to be forced to pay a high cost," Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono told CNN in an exclusive interview on August 7.
National Territory Protected Against Emerging Soft Powers In The Flat World
The world’s constantly-changing order, as well as the latest development in the information technology era, have entailed changes in awareness, border management and national territory.
Vietnam resolutely opposes Chinese illegal moves in South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) 1
In response to the news that China sent warships and fighters to Vietnam's Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelagos in Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea internationally known) that China had unlawfully occupied in Vietnam, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said: "Vietnam resolutely opposes", report Thanh Nien (The Youth) newspaper.
Vietnam - China Land Border
Vietnam and China shares the Land border of more than 1,400 km in length. Seven Vietnamese provinces (including Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Lao Cai, Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Lang Son and Quang Ninh) are adjacent to Chinese Yunnan province and the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.
Australian PM says Indo-Pacific alliance 'critical priority', warning militarisation in region
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on August 5 said that establishing an Indo-Pacific alliance will be a "critical priority" for his government, warning the pace of militarization in the region was unprecedented, reported Reuters.
The Definition of National Territory and Border
In this article, the author - Dr. Tran Cong Truc, shall discuss basic definitions relating to national borders.
Vietnam territory: throughout history and in the new era
Dr. Tran Cong Truc, with 30 years of experience in border works, including 10 years being the Head of State Border Committee, has directly participated in border delimitation negotiation with other countries as a Vietnam delegate. Vietnam Times proudly introduces Dr. Truc and his colleagues’ series of articles about the process of forming and managing Vietnam territorial borders.
China defiantly shows off new bomber in Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea) drills 1
Global Times said that China has new bomber debuts with the H-6J bomber being firstly introduced by the Chinese military to join in a high-intensity exercise over Bien Dong Sea or East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea).
Malaysia: China's claim to maritime features in Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea) has no legal basis
Malaysia said China’s claim to the maritime features in Bien Dong Sea or internationally known as the South China Sea has no basis under international law.
United States Transfers 2 Patrol Vessels To Vietnam Coast Guard
Through the Foreign Military Financing program (FMF), the United States has transferred 2 Hamiltonian-class patrol vessels which worth 58 million USD of the US Coast Guard to the Vietnam Coast Guard.
