02/12/2013
A workshop on East Sea was held in New South Wales University, Australia, on November 30th, drawing the participation of many experts, international onlookers and overseas Vietnamese people in the country.
Vietnamese Doctor of History Nguyen Nha presented historical evidence proving Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes.
He stressed that the country’s sovereignty is indisputable, having been made clear through geographical records and administrative and historical documents from both Asian and Western countries dating back to the 19th century.
Nha cited several theoretical points made by international lawyers that refute China’s claims over Truong Sa and the East Sea, saying they are legally groundless.
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