Chinese survey ship Haiyang Dizhi 8 and its escorted vessels continue and expand their operations within Vietnam’s waters after three months of being deployed there, thus seriously violating Vietnam’s sovereign rights and jurisdiction, a spokesperson has said.
Chinese survey ship Haiyang Dizhi 8
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“Vietnam strongly objects these actions and has made presentation with China in this regard,” Hang said, reiterating the demand that China immediately cease its serious violations, withdraw all of its vessels from Vietnam’s maritime zones and desist from repeating similar violations.
“Vietnam will resolutely defend its sovereignty as well as its lawful and legitimate rights in the East Sea (South China Sea) by every means as allowed under international law,” the Vietnamese spokesperson said.
In response to reporters’ question on China’s deployment of a deepwater drilling rig in the South China Sea, Hang said Vietnamese authorities were verifying the information.
Haiyang Shiyou 982. Photo: Weibo
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China in May 2014 sent oil rig Haiyang Shiyou 981 into Vietnamese waters, triggering high tensions in bilateral relations and protests across Vietnam.
