Vietnam raises objection to China’s military drill in Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago, said Le Hai Binh on July 4 in response to reporters’ question on Vietnam’s reaction to China’s notice on conducting a military drill from July 5- 11.
Chinese ships have left port in Hainan, starting military drill in the East Sea
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Vietnam strongly objects to the exercises and demands that China respect Vietnam’s sovereignty, behave in a responsible manner and immediately end and not to conduct actions that threaten maritime security and safety in the East Sea or escalate tension in the region.
Earlier, on July 3, the Chinese Customs Department announced that it would conduct military drill from July 5 - 11 with coverage over Vietnam’s Hoang Sa archipelago.
