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South China Sea: UK Says It Has No Plans for Naval Confrontation after China Warning

08:06 | 31/07/2021

Britain has said it has no plans to stage a naval confrontation with China in the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea).

China announces naval drill in South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea)

08:10 | 27/07/2021

The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China will conduct an exercise in the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea).

Vietnam, Canada Discuss South China Sea Issue at First Defense Policy Dialogue

09:22 | 24/07/2021

Vietnam and Canada held their first defense policy dialogue on July 23, where they talked different matters, including the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) issue.

Vietnam Steps up Defence Ties with US, UK

13:54 | 23/07/2021

Through visits to Vietnam by Defence Secretaries of the US and the UK, the defence ties between Vietnam and the two countries are expected to grow stronger in the time ahead.

South China Sea Code Of Conduct Negotiation Struggles As Tension Rises, Said Experts

22:33 | 18/07/2021

“ASEAN members want to resume negotiations as a means of restraining China’s assertiveness," South China Morning Post quoted an expert in its recent article.

US Helps ASEAN Raise Pandemic Response Capacity

07:39 | 15/07/2021

The United States has earmarked US$96 million to help Southeast Asian countries improve their pandemic response capacity, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on July 14.

US Rejects China Maritime Claims In South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea)

22:34 | 14/07/2021

The United States rejects China's "unlawful" maritime claims in the South China Sea (known as Bien Dong Sea in Vietnam) and stands with Southeast Asian countries facing Chinese "coercion.”

South China Sea Disputes Must Be Settled Through Diplomatic, Legal Processes: Spokesperson

07:34 | 13/07/2021

Vietnam’s stance on the settlement of disputes in the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) is clear and consistent, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said on July 12.

Vietnam and Philippines Share Common Desire for Peace in Bien Dong Sea

06:31 | 13/07/2021

Agreements signed between Vietnam and the Philippines contribute to maintaining a peaceful and stable environment at sea

Vietnam News Today (July 13): Hanoi Shuts Down Indoor Restaurants, Cafes, Barbershops Again

00:22 | 13/07/2021

Vietnam News Today (July 13): Vietnam affirms its consistent stance on PCA ruling on Bien Dong Sea; Hanoi shuts down indoor restaurants, cafes, barbershops again; HCM city puts into operation 1,000-bed Covid-19 resuscitation centre and Vietnam starts nationwide home quarantine program.

Japan, Canada, US Voice Against China's Rejection of PCA's 2016 Ruiling

14:11 | 12/07/2021

5 years after the 2016 Arbitral Tribunal’s award, countries continue to raise their voices against China's noncompliance with the ruling.

International Experts: China's 'Nine Dash Line' Has No Legal Basis

08:27 | 11/07/2021

Experts and researchers further clarified the position and role of UNCLOS regarding settlement of the Bien Dong Sea disputes. They also reaffirmed the value of PCA's 2016 ruling.

South China Sea: Five Years Later, China Boosts Presence In Philippines’ Waters

23:41 | 10/07/2021

Five years after an international tribunal in The Hague issued the ruling on the South China Sea (known as Bien Dong Sea in Vietnam), China’s presence in Philippines’ waters is only growing.

Spokeswoman: Illegal Exploration & Survey In Hoang Sa Violate Vietnam’s sovereignty

23:36 | 08/07/2021

Spokeswoman of Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed the country’s sovereignty and legitimate rights over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes while responding to reporters' questions in a recent press conference.

Netflix Removes Movie with Content Violating Vietnam's Sovereignty

06:25 | 02/07/2021

Netflix has removed the six-part series "Pine Gap" TV series which has images that violate Vietnam's sovereignty over the sea and islands.

South China Sea: Philippines pins hopes on new secret weapon – woman’s voice

07:41 | 30/06/2021

The Philippines hopes that a female voice would be its new secret weapon to deter intruders in the South China Sea (known as Bien Dong Sea in Vietnam).

Vietnam calls for early completion of Code of Conduct in the Bien Dong Sea

14:52 | 17/06/2021

Vietnam Minister of National Defence raised maritime and South China Sea security issues during the 8th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus.

Deploying world's largest energy station on Bien Dong Sea: What does China intend?

08:51 | 08/06/2021

An article by Tran Cong Truc, former Chief of the Government’s Border Committee, about China's "Deep Sea No.1" energy station deployed outside the Gulf of Tonkin.

South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea): Vietnam pledges to join efforts in DOC implementation

08:28 | 08/06/2021

Vietnam will continue to work with other ASEAN countries and China to fully and effectively implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC) and build an effective and efficient Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC).

Malaysia says China conducts 'suspicious' air force activity over South China Sea

11:56 | 02/06/2021

Malaysia’s move follows months of diplomatic protests by the Philippines over the presence of hundreds of Chinese fishing boats in its EEZ.