The event showcases 284 articles and documents on firming Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos, China's illegal placement of Haiyang Shiyou 981 oil rig in the exclusive economic zone and continental shelf of vVetnam and daily activities on islands in the country, which were published on newspapers, such as Nhan Dan, Sai Gon Giai Phong, Thanh Nien, Tuoi Tre, Dai Doan Ket, Da Nang and Phap Luat. The event aims to raise awareness among people, especially the youth, of Vietnam’s authority over the two archipelagos, as well as the importance of protecting the national sea and islands sovereignty. The display runs until September 21. By NGOC PHU - Translated by Kim Khanh … [Read more...] about Newspaper articles on Truong Sa, Hoang Sa displayed in Da Nang
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Articles on Hoang Sa exhibited
At the exhibition On display are nearly 300 articles and documents related to Hoang Sa. These are typical articles in the press collection “Hoang Sa (Paracel)-Truong Sa (Spratly) belong to Vietnam”, as well as news and reports on China’s illegal placement of Haiyang Shiyou-981 oil rig in the exclusive economic zone and continental shelf of Vietnam in 2014, articles on Hoang Sa written by press agencies in Da Nang city, and photos of Vietnam’s seas and islands taken by reporters nationwide. The nine-day exhibition aimed to popularize and confirm Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa archipelago and acknowledge active contributions of journalists and reporters to the struggle for national sovereignty over the sea and islands. It also targeted to raise the public’s awareness of the process of Vietnam’s establishment and exercise of sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos, of the Party’s and State’s guidelines … [Read more...] about Articles on Hoang Sa exhibited
284 press documents on Truong Sa and Hoang Sa on display
Cutting ribbon to open the exhibition (Source: CPV)These are outstanding works and writings on Vietnam’s sea and islands from over the past 30 years. Many are from the press collection on Hoang Sa and Truong Sa from 1979 to October 2011 by Tran Thanh Phuong and his wife Phan Thu Huong, who are from Quang Nam – Da Nang and are living in Ho Chi Minh City.Visitors to the exhibition (Source: CPV)The exhibition helps visitors understand more about Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa, and the policies of the Party and State on island protection./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about 284 press documents on Truong Sa and Hoang Sa on display
Nghe An province: Exhibition on Hoang Sa and Truong Sa
Photo for illustration (Source: vietnamnet.vn)This is the seventh time Nghe An province organizes such an exhibition in different localities, contributing to affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over the archipelagoes. According to Nghe An provincial People’s Committee, it will showcase 154 documents, publications, items, and maps collected by domestic and foreign researchers, including transcribed versions of the original Chinese-Vietnamese and French documents published by Vietnamese feudal regimes, the French government in Indochina, and several western publications from the 17th to the 20th century. In addition, documents of the Nguyen dynasty regarding Vietnam’s exploitation, management, establishment, and exercise of its sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa will also be displayed. The exhibition will also feature maps certifying that the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes belong to Vietnam, published by Western nations since the 17th century./. … [Read more...] about Nghe An province: Exhibition on Hoang Sa and Truong Sa
Vietnam opposes China’s recent activities in Hoang Sa
Viet Nam has sufficient legal foundations and historical evidence asserting its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes in line with international law. Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang made that statement on August 10 in reply to reporters’ question about Viet Nam’s response to China’s recent activities in the area, including celebrations marking six years of the so-called “Sansha city” and installing wave monitoring devices on Phu Lam island. Meanwhile, China Central Television’s (CCTV) children’s channel recently organized a reality TV show for kids on the Hoang Sa archipelago and the Sun Yat-sen University of China also conducted a series of scientific surveys on the Hoang Sa islands. The aforesaid activities of China have not only seriously violated Viet Nam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos but also run … [Read more...] about Vietnam opposes China’s recent activities in Hoang Sa