Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang on August 10 voiced Vietnam’s resolute objection to China’s recent activities in Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago and reiterated Vietnam’s sovereignty over the islands. Hang made the remarks in response to reporters’ questions regarding 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 organised a reality TV show for kids on the Hoang Sa archipelago. The Sun Yat-sen University of China also conducted a series of scientific surveys on the Hoang Sa islands. Hang said Vietnam has sufficient legal foundations and historical evidence affirming its sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong … [Read more...] about Vietnam resolutely opposes China’s recent activities in Hoang Sa
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Chinese military actions in East Sea face international criticism
An aerial photo of an illegal airfield that China built on Fiery Cross Reef of Vietnam's Truong Sa archipelago (Photo: AFP) Hanoi (VNA) – Chinese bombers’ landing and take-off drills on an airfield in Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago, which belongs to Vietnam but is occupied by China, are causing deep concerns and facing strong opposition from many countries regionally and globally. After an array of activities to illegally reclaim and construct military facilities and bases in the East Sea and the deployment of weapons on artificial islands that were illegally built in Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago, China’s latest move in Hoang Sa has evidenced the country’s continued acceleration of militarising the East Sea regardless of international opposition. Japanese Defence Minister Itsunori Onodera said this is the next step of China to unilaterally change the status quo in the East Sea. Meanwhile, spokesman of the US Pentagon Christopher Logan said … [Read more...] about Chinese military actions in East Sea face international criticism
Deputy PM talks trade with Chinese Foreign Minister
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh (r) meets with State Councillor and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi was in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Lâm Khánh HÀ NỘI — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh has asked China to make it easier for Việt Nam to export its advantageous goods to the Chinese market and develop bilateral trade in a balanced and healthy manner. He also requested help in the effective implementation of China’s aid packages for Việt Nam. State Councillor and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi was in Hà Nội for an official visit to Việt Nam and attended the 6th Greater Mekong Sub-region Summit (GMS-6) from March 29-31. Speaking after their talks on Sunday, Minh urged the two sides to strengthen win-win co-operation in the fields of agriculture, environment, climate change response, science-technology, finance, transport and … [Read more...] about Deputy PM talks trade with Chinese Foreign Minister
Party General Secretary hosts Chinese State Councilor
General Secretary Trong congratulated China on successfully organizing the 2018 sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the People’s Political Consultative Conference (PPCC) and electing the State and Government leadership for the new tenure. He also congratulated Wang Yi on being appointed State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State always treasure the friendly neighborliness and sound cooperation with China, stressing that the two sides need to enhance friendship, cooperation, mutual support and common development in the time ahead. General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong (R) receiving Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi The host leader asked both sides to adhere to the common perceptions between leaders of the two Parties and countries and the reached agreements. They also need to seriously implement the agreement on basic principles guiding the … [Read more...] about Party General Secretary hosts Chinese State Councilor
Party General Secretary hosts Chinese State Councillor
General Secretary Trong congratulated China on successfully organising the 2018 sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the People’s Political Consultative Conference (PPCC) and electing the State and Government leadership for the new tenure. He also congratulated Wang Yi on being appointed State Councillor and Foreign Minister of China. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State always treasure the friendly neighbourliness and sound cooperation with China, stressing that the two sides need to enhance friendship, cooperation, mutual support and common development in the time ahead. The host leader asked both sides to adhere to the common perceptions between leaders of the two Parties and countries and the reached agreements. They also need to seriously implement the agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of sea-related issues, control disagreements well, take no actions to complicate the situation, and together make efforts to maintain … [Read more...] about Party General Secretary hosts Chinese State Councillor