ASEAN meeting clarifies East Sea stance
(VOV) - Senior ASEAN officials have expressed deep concern about recent escalated tensions in the East Sea and hoped a more legally binding code of conduct (COC) will be formulated soon to resolve territorial disputes in the region.
Russia supports peaceful solution to East Sea disputes
(VOV) - Russia’s Federation Council (the upper house) supports peaceful negotiations in accordance with international law and non-intervention principle to resolve all disputes, including those in East Sea.
China blatantly declares regular patrols in East Sea
(VOV) - A Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson said the country's army has established a strategic periodical patrol mechanism in the East Sea.
Chinese ships continue restraining Vietnamese law authorities
Chinese ships of various kinds on June 26 formed a line coming threateningly close to restrain Vietnamese ships from undertaking their normal law enforcement missions in Vietnam’s waters, reported the Vietnam Fisheries Surveillance Department.
US interests in East and East China seas at stake
(VOV) - US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel has said China needs to clarify its sovereignty claims in accordance with international law.
Vietnam has firm evidence to prove China’s wrongful actions
Vietnam has adequate evidence to prove and confirm that Chinese ships had intentionally rammed and damaged its vessels, heard a regular press conference of the Foreign Ministry on June 26.
Timing of suing China under scrutiny
(VOV) -Taking legal action is one of peaceful measures that is receiving support from the international community, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Hai Binh.
German scholar rebukes ‘Chinese dream’ in East Sea
(VOV) - Dr Gerhard Will from the Berlin-based German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) has warned that China will find it difficult to realize its so-called “Chinese dream” because the scheme it contradicts its basic interests in the region.
Mexico gathering protests China’s illegal acts
(VOV) - The Mexico-Vietnam Cooperation and Friendship Institute (MVCFI) held a meeting in front of the Chinese Embassy in Mexico City on June 25, castigating China’s illegal acts in the East Sea.
Oslo seminar sheds light on East Sea tensions
(VOV) - Escalating tensions in the East Sea and their impact on regional security were the centrepiece of a seminar held in Oslo, Norway, on June 24 by the Vietnamese embassy and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI).