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Japan concerned over China's establishment of districts in East Sea

Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi has voiced his concerns over China’s establishment of districts to administer the Paracel (Vietnam’s Hoang Sa archipelago) and Spratly islands (Vietnam’s Truong Sa archipelago).

Soldiers bring lush greenery to islands

 VietNamNet Bridge – Visitors to the Spratly Islands are often welcomed by the calming colour of green trees.

Man guards lighthouses in Spratlys Islands for 20 years

 VietNamNet Bridge - Bui Van Niem is willing to sacrifice his own interests for the great duty assigned by the country: taking care of and operating six lighthouses in the Truong Sa Archipelago (Spratly Islands).

Green energy lightens up the Spratly Islands

Years ago, when mentioning Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands people used to think of its scorching sun and harsh winds. But now those unfavorable weather conditions have changed into a green energy resource.

Spratly Islands lighthouse job no sinecure

 VietNamNet Bridge – For more than half his life, Nguyen Van Thu has been manning lighthouses.

The final storm in 2012 enters the East Sea

VietNamNet Bridge - With winds of 62-74 km/h, typhoon Wukong is entering the Eat Sea, at a speed of 20-25 km/h. The storm is likely to affect the Truong Sa Archipelago (Spratly Islands) and the provinces from Ca Mau to Khanh Hoa.

Truong Sa through the lens of soldiers

VietNamNet Bridge - Nearly 100 impressive photos, from the smile of kids to the moment of farewell of naval soldiers on the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands, are on display in an exhibition in HCM City.