Calling on China to cancel the tour, protesting Taiwan’s exercises in the South China Sea



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At the press conference on the afternoon of December 3, 2020, the spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam raised his opinion with the new infringement of sovereignty activities in the East Sea, from China, Taiwan …

Specifically, at the press conference, the press asked a Foreign Ministry spokesman to say Vietnam’s response to recent movements by China in the South China Sea, such as the announcement that Hainan province would resume flights. . boat tourism to the Hoang Sa archipelago since early December 2020 and the Chinese Navy held a reception ceremony for the hospital ship “Nam Y 13” at the Vinh Trials rock port in Nansha (ie belonging to the Truong Sa archipelago).

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Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang chaired the press conference in the afternoon of December 3 (photo: Nguyen Quan).

Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang stated that, as repeatedly stated, all activities in the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos without the permission of Vietnam are a serious violation of the sovereignty of Vietnam, a violation of international law, invalid. legal.

Vietnam asked China to respect Vietnam’s sovereignty over the two archipelagos, to cancel and end the organization of tours to this area, as well as actions that may increase tensions and complications. The situation, contrary to the Declaration on the Conduct of the Parties in the South China Sea (DOC), is not conducive to maintaining an environment of peace, stability and cooperation in the South China Sea, as well as the efforts of other countries in negotiations. sell the Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) and the relationship between the two countries Vietnam – China “- said the spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam.

Ms. Hang emphasized, once again Vietnam asserted that it has a complete legal basis and historical evidence affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Paracel and Spratly Islands according to international law.

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The spokesperson stated that Vietnam was determined to oppose Taiwan’s exercise on Ba Binh Island. (Photo: Nguyen Quan)

Another issue about the South China Sea situation mentioned in the press conference was that Taiwan conducted a live-fire exercise in the area around Ba Binh Island, in Vietnam’s Spratly Islands, on November 24, 2020.

Expressing a reaction, spokesman Le Thi Thu Hang said, as he repeatedly claimed, that the fact that Taiwan conducted a live fire drill around Vietnam’s Ba Binh Island was a serious violation of sovereignty and sovereignty. , Vietnam’s jurisdiction over this island area threatens peace, security and stability in the region.

Ms. Hang said, “Vietnam strongly opposed it and asked Taiwan not to commit the above violation and not to repeat similar actions in the future.”

Phuong Thao

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