The appearance of a map which depicts Chinese claims in the Bien Dong Sea, known internationally as the South China Sea, has been strongly opposed by the Vietnamese people in general and the Cinema Department in particular.

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.

History has shown that, at all times, the relation with the neighboring country need dexterity, flexibility, but equally strong-mindedness.

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.  

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.