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World opinion condemns China’s violations of int’l law in East Sea

Many countries in the world have showed serious concerns over China’s recent deployment of over 200 ships around Sinh Ton island cluster in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago

China's turning points to “mastering” operations in the East Sea

Experts believe that China already has a significant presence in the East Sea, going ahead of the US, and will use this advantage to force small countries to follow them.

32 years of Gac Ma battle

32 years ago, on March 14 1988, 64 Vietnamese soldiers sacrificed in the battle of protecting Gac Ma Island (Johnson South Reef), part of the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago.

VN takes sovereignty over Paracel and Spratly Islands to court of public opinion

Vietnam is taking its claim of legitimate sovereignty over Paracel and Spratly archipelagos to the national and international court of public opinion, with major exhibitions to be held in France, Russia, the US and the Czech Republic.

China’s “pun” trap a ruse to justify expansion in East Sea

The Chinese are using "the trick of puns" to "trap" Vietnam by saying that their operations in the Paracels took place within the territorial waters and the contiguous zone of this archipelago, says the former head of the National Border Committee.

Stories from Hoang Sa told by a foreign correspondent

 VietNamNet’s Huynh Phan talked with Tran Huy Cong, representative of the Japanese television broadcaster NDN in Vietnam, about his journey to Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands in late May.

World atlas testifies to archipelago sovereignty

 VietNamNet Bridge – Researchers and authorities yesterday (May 13) affirmed that the World Atlas drawn by Belgian geographer Philippe Vandermaelen proved Viet Nam's sovereignty over the Paracels and Spratlys.

Eyes on the sea in Truong Sa Archipelago

The lighthouse on Truong Sa Lon Island and 8 others in Truong Sa Archipelago are not only beacon for ships passing at night, but also confirm the sovereignty over the sea and islands of Vietnam.