Viet Nam Human Rights
China ruins the atmosphere in the region
7/7/14
Public opinion as well as international friends and Vietnamese community
continue to speak out against the illegal actions of China
in the South China Sea and appreciate the stance and determination of Vietnam in resolving the South
China Sea issue by peaceful means, in accordance with
international law.
From 3 to 5 of July, Ms. Nguyen Thi
Kim Ngan - Politburo Member, Vice Chairwoman of national Assembly visited the Republic of Chile in the framework
of the project “Leadership capacity of female officers to serve development
implementation of international integration” hosted by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and the UN Development Programme (UNDP). National Assembly Vice Chairwoman
Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan had discussions with government leaders, Congress and the
Chilean friends on the issues between the two countries, and international
issues of mutual interest areas.
In particular, the leaders of Chile expressed concerns about recent
developments in the South China Sea , in favor
of resolving disputes by peaceful means, respecting for international law,
including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the agreement signed
between the concerned parties.
During the visit to Japan from June
29 to July 4, a delegation of the Committee of Defence and Security of the
National Assembly led by Mr. Nguyen Kim Khoa, member of the Standing Committee
of the National Assembly worked with Friendship MPs Japan-Vietnam Coalition, Defense
and Security Committee of the House of Representatives of Japan, the Japanese
Police Commander, leaders of Japanese Defense Ministry and several agencies of
the Defence Ministry of Japan... At the meeting, representatives of the
Japanese authorities expressed interest in taking over complicated developments
in the South China Sea because these problems not only affect national security
and order on the sea
of Vietnam Vietnam
Meanwhile, on July 5, Vietnam
Embassy in Canada and
Vietnam Consulate General in Vancouver organized
two meeting to update tensions over the South China Sea and measures to fight
by Vietnam
At an update meeting in Canada with the participation of representatives of
Vietnam community, Vietnamese students, staff, employees who are living,
studying and working in Canada, the Ambassador To Anh Dung gave the latest
situation on the sea, islands, especially the China’s illegal deployment of oil
rig HD 981 in the exclusive economic zone and continental shelf of Vietnam seriously
violating of territorial sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction of
Vietnam.
Ambassador To Anh Dung explained the activities of Vietnam in response to
the aggressive actions of China, as well as the specific activities of the
Embassy of Vietnam in Canada to campaign international friends to support
Vietnam’s stance in the South China Sea, and called Vietnam community in Canada
to uphold the spirit of unity, celebration and that specific actions towards
the sea, the island homeland. At first, response to the campaign in favor of
the Coast Guard forces, fishery vessels and fishermen.
Expatriates and Vietnamese students in Canada
were delighted to be provided the latest information on the South
China Sea and expressed the enthusiastic feelings and aspirations.
Some delegates supported the uncompromising attitude of the State and
Government of Vietnam in dealing with China ’s
conspiracies in the South China Sea .
Answering the questions about the
policy and measures of Vietnam
in case when China does not
reciprocate our goodwill, Consul General Tran Quang Dung stated, Vietnam
Talking about the matter that China
has just arrested fishing vessels and Vietnamese fishermen, many analysts said
that China 's actions will
add fuel to the fire of tensions in the South China Sea .
Professor Carlyle Thayer from the Australia Institute for Defense said: This is
a unilateral action by China
in the region where Vietnam
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China’s deployment of oil rig HD - 981 and dozens of vessels of various types, including frigates and fast - attack missile crafts, into the continental shelf of Viet Nam can be regarded as an act of “neo - colonialism” invasion.
China’s decision to introduce an oil rig accompanied by numerous government vessels for the first time in waters disputed with Vietnam is provocative and raises tensions.
This unilateral action appears to be part of a broader pattern of Chinese behaviour to advance its claims over disputed territory in a manner that undermines peace and stability in the region.
We are also very concerned about dangerous conduct and intimidation by vessels operating in this area.
We call on all parties to conduct themselves in a safe and professional manner, preserve freedom of navigation, exercise restraint, and address competing sovereignty claims peacefully and in accordance with international law.
The global economy and the regional economy is too important and too fragile to book the possibility of a crisis that could escalate into conflict.
There should be no doubt that China bears full responsibility for this unilateral attempt to change the status quo.
These Chinese actions rest on territorial claims that have no basis in international law. In fact, China’s drilling is occurring squarely within Vietnam’s Exclusive Economic Zone, as defined clearly under international law.
China’s recent movement of an oil drilling rig escorted by military and other ships into disputed waters in the South China Sea off the coast of Vietnam - and the subsequent aggressive tactics used by Chinese ships, including the ramming of Vietnamese ships - is deeply troubling. These actions threaten the free flow of global commerce in a vital region.
Such actions have showed that China is “determined” to change the status quo in the South China Sea, irrespective of criticisms in words and by actions from its neighboring countries as well as the international community.
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