All the latest breaking news in the East Sea - South China Sea
All the latest breaking news in the Bien Dong Sea (East Sea) - South China Sea. Including Vietnam sovereignty, the Philippines, and China military updates;
The Truth About The South China Sea: A Voice From Vietnam (Part II) 3
The Truth About The South China Sea: A Voice From Vietnam (Part II)
The Truth About The South China Sea [*] : A Voice From Vietnam (Part I)
Increasingly complicated and tense developments related to the South China Sea are attracting international attention. Meanwhile, some information sources are trying to mislead the public in different countries as to the nature of the issue, its causes and actual developments. The Vietnam Peace and Development Foundation (VPDF) would like to introduce the collection of analysis by experts at the VPDF, with the hope of helping international friends and the people of various countries, including China, to have a better understanding of the issue.
Vietnam resolutely opposes Chinese illegal moves in South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) 1
In response to the news that China sent warships and fighters to Vietnam's Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelagos in Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea internationally known) that China had unlawfully occupied in Vietnam, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said: "Vietnam resolutely opposes", report Thanh Nien (The Youth) newspaper.
Japanese Prof translates book affirming Vietnam’s sea, island sovereignty 1
A book stating the undisputable case for Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes in Bien Dong Sea has been translated into Japanese by Prof. Kazutaka Hashimoto from the Kanto Gakuin University and released in the country.
Vietnam urges China to well control maritime conflicts at Bien Dong Sea
Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh urged China to better manage the maritime differences and resolve issues instead of complicating and expanding disputes.
The risk of a "hot" conflict between the US - China confrontation
US-China diplomatic officials met last month in Hawaii, amid fears of a confrontation that was pushing the two countries to the brink of war.
US Ambassadors in ASEAN countries debunk China’s ambition in Bien Dong Sea
Several US Ambassadors in ASEAN countries have raised its voice to respond to the US’ rejection of Beijing’s mostly unlawful sovereignty claims in the South China Sea (called Bien Dong Sea in Vietnam).
Chinese ambassador to US said "We will not participate in such a ruling" when asked for its violation of international law
Chinese ambassador to US said "We will not participate in such a ruling" when asked for its violation of international law
New US position on the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea)
Gregory Poling, senior fellow for Southeast Asia and director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., spoke about the changes to the United States' position on the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) disputes.
China invites U.S. Secretary of State to visit Xinjiang after US's ban against highest-ranking officials
Foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying sent the invitation after the US imposed sanctions against several top Chinese officials involving in the policy in Xinjiang.
Vietnam rejects China's claims of its presence in East Sea 2,000 years ago
Vietnam has clearly dismissed China's baseless claims of its people's activities in the East Sea dating back 2,000 years ago and emphasizes that all countries have a common duty and obligation to respect the basic principles of international law.
Chinese spokesperson Hua ChunYing launched a series of "monstrous" Tweets in response to US 1
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua ChunYing has released a very strange, monstrous and completely false about well-known historical information
China retaliates against US with its accusation of US's undermining stability in South China Sea
China on July 14 said the United States is a troublemaker undermining peace and stability in the South China Sea region (known as East Sea in Vietnam), responding to Washington rejecting Beijing's "illegal maritime claims" in most of the waters.
China's simultaneous drills in 3 Asia seas while threatening that "Beijing has many anti-aircraft carrier weapons"
China is continuously implementing military exercises on 3 Asian waters amid its domestic covid-19 pandemic, crisis in the relation with India and massive flooding in the southern areas, what message does China want to send?
Global Times perversely declares East Sea (South China Sea) “fully within the grasp” of Chinese army
The Global Times, a daily propaganda tabloid under the auspices of China Daily has unreasonably claimed that the Vietnam-sovereigned East Sea (South China Sea) is fully under the arm of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army amidst the US sent two air carriers and carrier strike groups joining in a drill in the area.
US and China's confrontation with new cost to pay
China has made advances in military technology and has sparked concern among analysts with its assertive claims on islands, waters, and airspace in its vicinity, but the fact remains that China has enough problems at home
FM spokesperson: Countries need to act responsibly in East Sea
Countries need to act responsibly, not complicate the situation, and contribute to preserving peace and security in the East Sea, Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang made the call while responding to questions regarding China placing undersea cables in the Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago, at the ministry’s regular press conference on June 11.
Indonesia rejects China’s offer for East Sea talks, says ‘Nine-Dash Line’ puts its interests at risk
Indonesia recently rejected a Chinese offer for negotiations on the South China Sea (called the East Sea in Vietnam), as Jakarta reiterated that it had no overlapping claims with Beijing in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said that Indonesia’s economic interests are threatened by China’s Nine-Dash Line.
PCA Ruling: China's claims of nine dashed line in the South China Sea is illegal
Four years, after the historic ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (the “PCA” or “Tribunal”) on the dispute between the Philippines and China relating to South China Sea issues in July 2016, some ASEAN members and the US has approached the United Nations, demanding for implementation of the PCA’s unanimous verdict as China consistently refused to accept the Ruling.
Carl Thayer: US challenges China to win over littoral states bullied by China
Emeritus professor Carl Thayer, one of the world's leading South China Sea specialists, has said that the US Note Verbale to the United Nations was aimed at challenging Chinese sovereignty claims and winning over littoral states who are being bullied by China.