Remarks by MOFA Spokesperson Le Hai Binh on Viet Nam’s reaction to China’s announcing of military exercise from 5th to 11th July 2016 within area that covers Viet Nam’s Hoang Sa Archipelago
(MOFA) – On 4th July 2016, answering reporters’ questions on Viet Nam’s reaction to China’s annoucing of military exercise from 5th to 11th July 2016 in area that covers Viet Nam’s Hoang Sa Archipelago, MOFA Spokesperson Le Hai Binh stated:
“According to the annoucement of the Maritime Safety Administration of China on 3rd July 2016, China will hold military exercises from 5th to 11th July 2016 in area that covers Viet Nam’s Hoang Sa Archipelago.
Such activity once again seriously violates Viet Nam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa Archipelago and goes against the common viewpoint of high-ranking leaders of both countries. It also violates the international law including the 1982 UNCLOS and the DOC.
Viet Nam strongly opposes the above-said action and demands China to respect Viet Nam’s sovereignty, behave in a responsible manner, immediately stop the activity and restrain from further actions that threaten the security and safety of navigation in the East Sea or escalate tension in the region./.”
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