China seriously violates Vietnam's sovereignty in the East Sea
(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of May 13, the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department held a conference to announce a number of contents related to China's brazen move of the HD 981 drilling rig into Vietnam's continental shelf and exclusive economic zone to the Provincial Party Committee's reporters, Heads of Propaganda Departments of districts, cities, affiliated Party Committees, the Fatherland Front and provincial-level organizations; representatives of the leaders of the Departments of Foreign Affairs, Information and Communications; representatives of the leaders of press agencies.
At the conference, the leaders of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department updated the developments and reported on some situations surrounding the above incident; our measures of struggle in the field, diplomatic struggle and propaganda work. Press agencies closely followed the field, diplomatic activities, politics, and public opinion with many news, articles, and photos clearly stating the nature of the incident, expressing our viewpoints, attitudes, and ways of behaving; encouraging the steadfast and courageous spirit of law enforcement forces at sea; criticizing the wrongdoings of the Chinese side.
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| Delegates attending the conference |
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| Comrade Le Ba Hung - Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department spoke at the conference |
The propaganda work clearly stated the viewpoints of our Party and State on resolving disputes in the East Sea, maintaining sovereignty, maintaining a peaceful and friendly environment... China's placement of the HD-981 drilling rig in Vietnam's continental shelf and exclusive economic zone has seriously violated Vietnam's sovereignty and national jurisdiction as stipulated by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, violatingDeclaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC),other relevant agreements between the two countries' senior leaders as well as the agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of maritime issues between Vietnam and China.
The press criticizes China's actions, upholds Vietnam's justice; enlists experts, researchers, and prestigious lawyers at home and abroad to write articles and statements supporting Vietnam's stance; closely follows the situation on the ground, diplomatic channels, politics, and public opinion, and provides complete, accurate, and oriented information on the contents of activities. Strengthens foreign information and propaganda work; promptly grasps the people's ideological situation, the difficulties, and different opinions of public opinion to have appropriate handling measures.
News and photos:Hong Son
