Many ancient writings, recorded by foreigners themselves, directly or indirectly recognise Vietnam’s sovereignty over the two archipelagos of Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly). Among them is “Hai ngoai ky su” (Haiwai jishi) - an ancient Chinese book by a Chinese monk.

The international community has continuously called on parties concerned to follow international practices and rules, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) amid the complicated developments in the East Sea.

VOV.VN - The nation advocates for the settlement of disputes over sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction in the South China Sea, known locally as the East Sea, through relevant diplomatic and legal processes.

VOV.VN - Le Thi Thu Hang, spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry, has stressed the nation’s demand for concerned parties to not take any actions which may further complicate the situation in the East Sea, urging them to contribute to the maintenance of peace and stability in the region.

VOV.VN - A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam has voiced Vietnam’s strong opposition to Taiwan’s live-fire drills around Ba Binh (Itu Aba) island of the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has sufficient legal basis and historical evidence to affirm its sovereignty over Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago in accordance with international law, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang has said.

In addition to ensuring maritime safety in the surrounding territorial waters, lighthouses on islands of Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago in Truong Sa district of the south central province of Khanh Hoa, have also affirmed Vietnam's sovereignty over seas and islands.

Some of the islands in the Truong Sa archipelago have been equipped with special shelter areas considered “common homes” at sea for fishermen to stay safe amid storms and access fishery logistics services, and which also help safeguard Vietnam’s maritime sovereignty.

VOV.VN - The nation expects that all relevant parties take responsibility in respecting Vietnamese sovereignty, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang, said on May 27 at a regular press briefing held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The august and majestic statue of the late legendary general Vo Nguyen Giap in a park on Son Ca Island of the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago brings all who visit the island a range of emotions beyond words.