Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department: Objective and honest reflection on the situation in the East Sea

On the afternoon of August 30, the Central Propaganda Department held an online conference for reporters of provincial, municipal, and central party committees with the main content of information and propaganda orientations on the recent situation in the East Sea for reporters at all levels. The conference was chaired by comrade Nguyen Thanh Long - Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department; at the Nghe An bridge, comrade Le Thi Hoai Chung - Deputy Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department chaired the conference. Photo: Thanh Quynh

Informing the reporters attending the conference about the recent situation in the East Sea, the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that, due to the importance of the East Sea in terms of economy, politics, security and defense, this has become one of the areas with many complex disputes. In the face of these disputes, if countries do not handle them appropriately, it will easily lead to the risk of military conflict, even war, causing negative impacts on the stability, peace and development of the region and the world.

Currently, the political and military situation of countries in the region and the world is changing rapidly, with many new factors emerging, having a profound impact on the order and general situation in the East Sea region. Taking advantage of this, reactionary forces at home and abroad have taken many actions against our Party and State.

However, under the leadership of the Party and the management of the State, our army and people have been actively implementing activities to manage and protect the sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland, and protect national interests at sea.

Speaking at the Conference, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department Nguyen Thanh Long emphasized that in general, the information and propaganda work of the propaganda team and reports on the situation in the East Sea in recent times have reflected honestly, objectively and orientedly.

However, there is still a large number of people who only focus on exploiting specific events and incidents without looking at the core nature of the problem.

To overcome the above situation, the team of reporters and propagandists needs to improve the quality of propaganda work, thereby reflecting the importance of the sea and islands in the cause of building and defending the Fatherland. At the same time, provide objective and oriented information on ongoing issues, especially those related to sovereignty disputes in the East Sea, so that people of all walks of life can correctly and fully understand the nature of the problem. Gradually create a solid information foundation to break up plots and intentions to take advantage of the issue of sovereignty over the sea and islands to cause internal division and sabotage our Party and State.

Questions and concerns of the people and officials regarding the policies of the Party and State, especially issues related to sovereignty over seas and islands, need to be promptly, specifically, accurately and objectively answered. From there, arouse national pride, contribute to promoting the strength of national solidarity, join hands, and be determined to master and protect the sacred seas and islands of the Fatherland.

Fishermen in Quynh Luu district go offshore to cling to the sea. Illustrative photo by Xuan Hoang

Regarding the propaganda orientation in September, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department Nguyen Thanh Long requested reporters to continue to propagate the situation in the East Sea; Resolution No. 50 dated August 20, 2019 of the Politburo on "Orientation for perfecting institutions and policies, improving the quality and effectiveness of foreign investment cooperation until 2030"; the content of the 38th session of the Central Inspection Commission and the determination of the Party and State in anti-corruption work.

At the same time, further spread typical examples in implementing Directive 05 of the Politburo on "Continuing to promote studying and following Ho Chi Minh's moral example"; mobilize all classes of people to participate in the quiz contest "Learning about 90 years of glorious history of the Communist Party of Vietnam".