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This is the first time China has confirmed the presence of Y-20 aircraft in Truong Sa (Spratly).

Defense and security cooperation is one of three priority areas in the Plan of Action for the Strategic Partnership in 2020-2023.

Vietnam said it advocates maritime activities that comply with international law and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982.

Vietnam requires no recurrence from Beijing in the future.

The journey shows Germany’s strategy on the diversification of economic partnerships and the strengthening of international law.

This is the second US Hamilton-class ship donated by the US government.

China has rejected the ruling and claimed 90% of the South China Sea region within a so-called Nine-Dash Line. The region is contested by Vietnam, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, and Taiwan.

Vietnam said any scientific research activities in the waters of Spratly and Paracel islands without Vietnam’s permission is illegal and void.

The group, set up following an initiative launched by Vietnam and Germany, is an open forum for opening exchanges on issues of mutual interest.

Satellite imagery showed Chinese maritime patrol aircraft and ship at Fiery Cross Reef of Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands.

The vessel is transferred to Vietnam under the US Excess Defense Articles (EDA) program that offers excess military equipment to US partner and allied countries.

Hanoi said it slams all acts that infringe upon its sovereignty rights on the islands.

The militia squadrons are tasked with reconnaissance and maritime exploitation

Indonesia’s foreign minister said ASEAN and China need to continue discussing the Code of Conduct (COC), which progress remains very slow.

Countries express concern that unilateral activities in the South China Sea (called East Sea by Vietnam) recently have increased tensions and eroded trust.

Australia and Canada shared the same view with Vietnam on describing UNCLOS as the legal framework for settling maritime challenges.

Vietnam has historical evidence and legal basis to claim its sovereignty over the Spratly Islands that are in line with international law.

Vietnam said it has full legal foundation and historical evidence to back its sovereignty claims over Spratlys.

The Biden Administration advocates for the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP).

International experts said China’s fishing ban challenges rule-based order.