via Vietnam Plus, 07 December 2020: This feature on the Paracel and Spratly islands should be seen through the lens of Vietnam’s border disputes with China in the South China Sea. The article also has a short video outlining Vietnam’s historical claims to the islands.
The Vietnamese people have left their footprints on the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) islands since ancient times. Historical evidence proves the country’s sovereignty over the two archipelagos, especially through ancient bibliographies.
The Vietnamese people have left their footprints on the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) islands since ancient times. Historical evidence proves the country’s sovereignty over the two archipelagos, especially through ancient bibliographies.
Understanding the importance of seas and islands, Vietnam’s feudal dynasties built powerful navies to tackle foreign invasions. It is a sacred duty, drawing on the heroic traditions of the Vietnamese people and the country’s history.
Source: Truong Sa, Hoang Sa archipelagos through ancient bibliographies | Videos | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
