A book about the South China Sea has been released.
"Vietnam's Imprint on the South China Sea" - a recently released monograph that provides an overview of the current situation, historical issues, and solutions surrounding the South China Sea dispute.
Following the publication of the Hoang Sa Yearbook, the Information and Communications Publishing House has released the book "Vietnam's Imprint on the East Sea." This book is the result of the dedicated and responsible work of seasoned experts in the fields of law, history, geography, and politics, with Dr. Tran Cong Truc – former Head of the Government Border Committee – as the chief editor.
Released at the same time that Vietnam's Law of the Sea was passed by the National Assembly, the book is expected to contribute to the widespread dissemination of accurate information to the people; at the same time, it affirms the correct and objective views and regulations of the Vietnamese state, in accordance with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. With 400 pages, the work is divided into four chapters.
With its moderate length, the book provides readers with a comprehensive and fairly complete overview of Vietnam's sovereignty over its seas and islands. Photo: N. Hung.
Chapter one introduces the scientific and systematic position and role of Vietnam's seas and islands in the country's economy, defense, and security. Chapter two presents the legal basis for determining Vietnam's maritime zones and continental shelf according to international conventions. Vietnam has actively participated in and contributed to the process and results of the codification of the new international Law of the Sea at the 3rd United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea, while also gradually enacting measures to manage the country's maritime zones and continental shelf. Furthermore, this section clarifies the scope and legal status of Vietnam's maritime zones and continental shelf.
Chapter 3 of the book specifically outlines the process of establishing and exercising Vietnam's sovereignty over the Paracel and Spratly Islands from the Nguyen and Tay Son dynasties to the periods of resistance against the French and Americans, as well as the era of national construction, reform, and integration. Through this, it affirms that Vietnam was the first state in history to possess and exercise sovereignty over the Paracel Islands, at least since the 17th century. This possession and exercise of sovereignty has been continuous, peaceful, and consistent with the principles of international law and practice. The final chapter addresses the current situation and solutions surrounding the South China Sea dispute.
The book also includes an appendix listing official Vietnamese government documents on maritime zones and the continental shelf; research papers on the East Sea... In addition, with numerous images and diagrams, the book provides readers with a comprehensive and easily understandable overview of the topic of seas and islands.
According to Vnexpress - NT
