Viet Nam has sufficient historical evidence and legal grounds to affirm its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) in accordance with international law, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang has stated.
Hang made the statement on January 9 in response to reporters’ questions about Viet Nam's reaction to China’s inauguration of a commercial centre on Phu Lam island in Viet Nam’s Hoang Sa.
“All foreign activities conducted in Hoang Sa without Viet Nam’s permission are completely illegal and invalid. Viet Nam resolutely opposes such activities,” the spokesperson said.
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