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VINAFAS slams China’s fishing ban in East Sea

6/5/22
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The Vietnam Fisheries Society (VINAFIS) has voiced its objection against China’s unilateral fishing ban in the East Sea, saying the annual long ban increases the risk of confrontation between Vietnamese fishing boats and Chinese coast guard.

It is also hindering normal activities of Vietnamese vessels and fishermen in Vietnam’s sovereignty waters, VINAFIS said in an official protest recently sent to the Government’s Office, relevant ministries and agencies.

China has imposed a 3-month fishing ban in the East Sea, starting from May 1, covering part of the Gulf of Tonkin and Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) Archipelago.

According to the VINAFIS, the unilateral repetitive ban is absurd, infringing Vietnam’s sovereignty and violating the country’s legitimate rights and interests on its exclusive economic zone. It also violates international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and runs counter to the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea.

China’s fishing ban has no legal value on Vietnam’s sovereignty waters, it said, calling for the immediate removal of the ban.

The VINAFIS urged Vietnamese authorities to make strong protest and take drastic actions to counter the ban in order to protect Vietnam’s marine resources, ensure safety for fishermen and safeguard the national security and sea and island sovereignty./.

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Duncan 6/5/22 21:32

China’s recent aggressive acts in the East Sea has pushed escalation of tensions in the area and sparked concern that the area is becoming a flashpoint with global consequences.

Enda Thompson 6/5/22 21:40

the "U-shaped line" claim was dubious and groundless

Kevin Evans 6/5/22 21:44

The East Sea (South China Sea) dispute must be resolved by international laws and norms, not by use of force. China should learn this for the peace and prosperity of the whole region and itself

Egan 6/5/22 21:55

China has no rights to set any fishing ban in the East Sea, especially when infringing Vietnam’s sovereignty and violating the country’s legitimate rights and interests on its exclusive economic zone.

Jacky Thomas 6/5/22 21:57

China should clearly explain the legal nature of sea areas within that "U-shaped line." So far, both Chinese politicians and scholars have failed to provide satisfactory answers.

Swift Hoodie 6/5/22 21:59

China's claim is absolutely contrary to provisions of the 1982 UN Convention

Wilson Pit 6/5/22 22:04

Vietnamese fishermen have legal rights to do their job on the East Sea as normal, Vietnamese government is always protecting their lives and asset

Allforcountry 6/5/22 22:07

China is using grey zone strategy to make things complicated to resolve and it will be the one who benefits

John Smith 6/5/22 22:09

These sea areas belong to the exclusive economic zones and continental shelves of Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.

Gentle Moon 6/5/22 22:12

The irrational "U-shaped line" claim has seriously violated the sovereignty rights of the five ASEAN nations over their exclusive economic zones and continental shelves

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