“… At the 12th South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) International Conference on November 17, the delegates discussed a number of burning issues such as China’s Coast Guard bill, fishing, protecting the marine environment, researching marine science, developing a sustainable marine economy, etc…”

“… The 12th South China Sea (called the East Sea in Vietnam) International Conference themed “Maintaining peace and co-operation through time of turbulence” concluded in Hanoi on Tuesday with 700 delegates from 30 countries attending…”

“… The East Sea situation is an unpredictable challenge affecting peace, stability, and cooperation in the region, with problems such as unilaterally interpreting international law that does not conform to the international community’s common standards and interests, geopolitical competition, and militarization in the East Sea…”

“… One of the bright spots in the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea) tension this year is that many countries have clarified their legal stance in the sea through diplomatic notes exchanged at the United Nations, said Dr Pham Lan Dung, acting director of the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam on Monday…”

“… It is a must for relevant parties to step up dialogue and win-win cooperation, and seek peaceful solutions to differences and conflicts in the Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea) on the basis of international law…” See more at: VNT

“… One of the bright spots in the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea) tension this year is that many countries have clarified their legal stance in the sea through diplomatic notes exchanged at the United Nations, said Dr Phạm Lan Dung, acting director of the Diplomatic Academy of Việt Nam on Monday…” See more at: VNN