Viet Nam resolutely protests against Taiwan (China)’s live-fire exercise around Ba Binh (Itu Aba) island in Viet Nam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago, demanding that it refrain from such actions in the future, stated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA)

Ms Hang made the statement while fielding questions from reporters on the issue on 21 March.

The diplomat elaborated that Viet Nam has sufficient legal basis and historic evidence affirming its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa archipelagos in accordance with international law.

Taiwan’s continuation of live-fire drills in the waters surrounding Ba Binh island in Viet Nam’s Truong Sa archipelago, despite Viet Nam’s opposition, is a serious violation of Viet Nam’s territorial sovereignty over the archipelago, posing a threat to peace, stability, and maritime security and safety, as well as causing tension and complicating the situation in the East Sea, she stressed.

(Source: VNA)