Hang made the remarks at the ministry’s regular press conference in Ha Noi on March 26, while answering reporters’ queries regarding Viet Nam’s response to Chinese media’s information about China’s launch of two research stations on Fiery Cross and Subi Reefs of Viet Nam's Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.
She reiterated that Viet Nam has sufficient legal grounds and historical evidence testifying its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa archipelagos in line with international law.
Therefore, all activities on those islands must have Vietnam’s permission, the spokesperson stressed. - VNA