South china sea

The two countries also discussed recent situations in the East Sea and agreed on abiding by common awareness of both countries’ leaders, including the agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of sea-related issues and directions given by the heads of government-level delegations for border and territorial affairs on resolving conflicts without engaging in activities that would complicate the situation and maintaining peace and stability in the region. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, China to negotiate delimitation for sea areas beyond Gulf of Tonkin

New York (VNA) – A webinar themed “Science Diplomacy: A Crucible for Turning the Tide in the South China Sea” will be held by the US-based East West Centre on September 30 via Zoom platform. The centre announced on its website that the event is part of a series of webinars on Indo-Pacific organised by the centre. It will include two sessions, focusing on marine challenges in the South China Sea (East Sea) under science perspectives, and tools and technologies, and science cooperation opportunities in the sea. The event is expected to bring together reputable scholars, researchers, and experts from research centres and universities of the US, Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines and Taiwan (China)./.  … [Read more...] about Webinar on East Sea to take place in late September

Regarding initiatives proposed by China, including the linking of the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity 2025 (MPAC) with Beijing's Belt and Road initiative and on global security data, Deputy PM Minh said ASEAN is an open community and always welcomes partners' initiatives that contribute to mutual development and build an environment of peace, stability and shared prosperity in the region. … [Read more...] about ASEAN to establish partnerships with four more countries

It formed the so-called ‘Xisha’ and ‘Nansha’ districts in Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) islands, sank Vietnamese fishing vessels off the Paracels, unilaterally issued a fishing ban and sent a ship to harass a Malaysian oil and gas exploration vessel. … [Read more...] about US praises ASEAN’s pandemic fight

Speaking at the opening of the 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting (AMM 53) and related conferences on September 9, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said this was the first time the meeting has been held online. "Dynamism in action, flexibility in response, and creativity in cooperation are characteristic of ASEAN over the past five decades," he said. … [Read more...] about ASEAN resolves disputes in East Sea by international law