Extensive inspection proves that Vietnam has made efforts to improve its fishing status, but the commission will work with the country in the next six months for further assessment.

The United Nations’ specialized agency removed Beijing’s so-called map shortly after flows of protests made by Vietnamese officials and netizens, including many from Hanoi.

Hanoi asks Beijing to control disagreements without taking actions to worsen disputes.

The carrier strike group is executing flight operations with fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, maritime strike exercises, and coordinated tactical training with surface and air units while in the region.

Vietnam demanded China stop recurrence.

The US diplomat noted that less powerful countries can make the best decisions for their own futures free from coercion.

The Italian diplomat said Vietnam and Italia work as bridges connecting each country with ASEAN and the European Union to boost the multi-sectoral cooperation.

Vietnam and Indonesia share waters in the resource-rich and disputed South China Sea.

The Professor said China has violated Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Paracel Islands and Exclusive Economic Zone, including the Gulf of Tonkin.