The International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL) has called upon parties involved in territorial disputes in the East Sea to fully observe the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to settle their disputes peacefully.

Dr Nguyen Ba Dien, director of the Centre for the Sea and International Marine Law under the Hanoi-based National University, says Vietnam is likely to bring China to international jurisdiction organisations given its violation of international law

 VietNamNet Bridge – It is impossible for anyone in the 21st century to bring “swords and knives” to others’ houses and do everything he wants, Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh has said.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Vietnamese scholar has underscored the necessity of observing international law to maintain peace and security in the East Sea, a strategically important area that poses latent risk of clashes over territorial sovereignty.

China’s statements and actions to "monopolize" the East Sea, with the latest act of illegal deployment of the HD-981 oil rig deep in the exclusive economic zone of Vietnam, are irrational, and they seriously breach international law.

 Vietnam attaches great importance to and wants the US to continue its efforts to develop extensive cooperation between the two countries across a variety of fields for the two nations’ mutual benefit and development.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has got ready to take legal action against China over its illegal stationing of a giant oil drilling rig well within the Vietnamese exclusive economic zone, said a Ministry of Foreign Affairs official.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Following China’s illegal placement of its drilling rig in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf, Vietnamese scholars in the US said the act seriously violates international law . . .

 VietNamNet would like to introduce the final part of the talks with Dr. Ngo Huu Phuoc, Head of the International Law Faculty of the Ho Chi Minh City University of Law.

 VietNamNet would like to introduce the second part of our talks with Dr. Ngo Huu Phuoc, Head of the International Law Faculty of the Ho Chi Minh City University of Law.

VietNamNet - In terms of politics and international diplomacy, China's behavior has egregiously violated the DOC that China and ASEAN signed in 2002, says Dr. Ngo Huu Phuoc, head of the International Law Faculty of the HCMC University of Law.

VietNamNet Bridge – Together with local people, the Hoa community in southern Long An Province has expressed their annoyance about China’s illegal placement of an oil rig in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A number of meetings were held on May 14 by Vietnamese organisations and people to firmly protest China’s illegal placement of oil rig Haiyang Shiyou- 981 in Vietnam’s waters.

VietNamNet Bridge – For the first time since 1995, ASEAN issued a stand-alone Statement on a complicated situation threatening peace, maritime security and safety in the East Sea. The East Sea issue is also included in other important documents

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam will use all peaceful measures as stipulated in the United Nations Charter and international law to safeguard its rights and interests in the East Sea,

 "The parties concerned to exercise the utmost restraint and resolve their dispute in a peaceful manner, through dialogue and in conformity with international law, including the UN Charter."

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam would undoubtedly win if it took its case to the international court, says former chief of the Government Border Committee Tran Cong Truc, in an interview with Dan Tri.

 VietNamNet Bridge – International organisations, governments and experts have continued expressing concern over China's latest provocative actions in the East Sea.

 VietNamNet Bridge – US Congressman Eni Faleomavaega has strongly condemned China for violating Vietnam’s sovereignty in the East Sea and called upon the US to make a clear and decisive response to China's acts.

VietNamNet Bridge – The parties concerned need to exercise restraint and resolve disputes in safe and appropriate way, said US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel at a press conference in Hanoi on May 8.