“Vietnam reaffirms its indisputable sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos. China’s sending ships to Hoang Sa and Truong Sa is a serious violation of Vietnam’s sovereignty over these archipelagos.

Upon receiving the information, on 27 November 2009, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam met the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam to protest and request the Chinese side to stop these activities, refrain from conducting activities that further complicate the situation in the Eastern Sea, contribute to maintaining peace, stability and cooperation in the region.”