China again deploying bomber to Paracel and violating Vietnam’s sovereignty over the archipelago
Seas and islands
China’s deployment of weapons and fighter aircraft to Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago not only is a violation of Vietnam’s sovereignty but also further exacerbates the situation in Bien Dong Sea (internationally called South China Sea), said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang at a regular press briefing in Hanoi on August 20.
August 20, 2020 | 21:04
The Truth About The South China Sea: A Voice From Vietnam (Part IV)
Seas and islands
China has been always asserting that the South China Sea issue is just a matter between China and the related disputant nations and therefore does'nt concern any other countries or multirateral institution.
August 20, 2020 | 15:53
The Truth About The South China Sea: A Voice From Vietnam (Part III) 2
Seas and islands
Sovereignty and territorial disputes have existed between many countries and in many parts of the world. Diplomatic and legal measures have always been considered appropriate for their peaceful settlement. However, in the case of the South China Sea, such processes have faced with numerous obstacles, mainly due to China’s position.
August 19, 2020 | 10:54
A decade of Vietnam- China land border delimitation
Seas and islands
As soon as the normalization, in 1991, Vietnam and China enhanced negotiation on border demarcation. On December 30, 1999, the land border delimitation treaty between Vietnam and China was signed in Hanoi, which was then approved by both National Assemblies in 2000.
August 19, 2020 | 10:32
The Truth About The South China Sea: A Voice From Vietnam (Part II) 3
Seas and islands
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.
August 18, 2020 | 11:04
Vietnam demands answers from Malaysia about fisherman's killing in Bien Dong Sea
Seas and islands
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.
August 18, 2020 | 07:02
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The Truth About The South China Sea [*] : A Voice From Vietnam (Part I)
Seas and islands
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.
August 17, 2020 | 09:57
Demarcating Ban Gioc Waterfall
Seas and islands
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.
August 17, 2020 | 07:46
Dong Dang - Ping Xiang Railway Establishment: Disputes Suspended For Trains To Depart
Seas and islands
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.
August 14, 2020 | 10:00
Malaysia Opposes China's Claim In The South China Sea
World
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.
August 14, 2020 | 06:58
Chinese bomber appeared illegally at Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago
Seas and islands
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.
August 13, 2020 | 17:03
Vietnam - China Borders Hotspots: Where is Ai Nam Quan (Friendship Pass)? 2
Seas and islands
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,...
August 12, 2020 | 08:07
Vietnam-China Border Management, Cooperation And Struggle
Seas and islands
History has shown that, at all times, the relation with the neighboring country need dexterity, flexibility, but equally strong-mindedness.
August 10, 2020 | 17:21
Following $348 million agreement, Japan to built six patrol boats for Vietnam
Seas and islands
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.
August 09, 2020 | 15:05
Japan's Defense Minister warns 'high cost' China risks paying for South China Sea intimidation
Seas and islands
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.
August 08, 2020 | 07:44
National Territory Protected Against Emerging Soft Powers In The Flat World
Seas and islands
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.
August 08, 2020 | 07:31
Vietnam resolutely opposes Chinese illegal moves in South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) 1
Seas and islands
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.
August 06, 2020 | 19:52
Vietnam - China Land Border
Seas and islands
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.
August 06, 2020 | 08:07
Australian PM says Indo-Pacific alliance 'critical priority', warning militarisation in region
Seas and islands
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.
August 05, 2020 | 14:43
The Definition of National Territory and Border
Seas and islands
In this article, the author - Dr. Tran Cong Truc, shall discuss basic definitions relating to national borders.
August 04, 2020 | 07:44
