Historic proof affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa(Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos are being spotlighted atan exhibition held in the central province of Quang Tri on June 11.
On display are 100 valuable documents, maps and objects discovered byboth domestic and foreign researchers. Thousands of local residents weredrawn to the exhibition on its first day.
The exhibitedmaterials are in Han (classical Chinese used in Vietnam), Nom(Vietnamese ideographic script), Vietnamese and French languages issuedfrom the 17th century to the outset of the 20th century byVietnamese feudal states and the French government in Indochina (onbehalf of the then Vietnamese state). They recorded the process ofestablishing, exercising and defending Vietnam’s sovereignty over thetwo archipelagos.
Notably, maps published by Chinaup to the beginning of 20th century demonstrate China’s southernmostterritory as Hainan Island without any mention of Hoang Sa and Truong Saarchipelagos.
Truong Minh Tuan, Deputy Minister ofthe Information and Communication said that the exhibition re-affirmsthat the nine-dotted line is an invalid claim by China in regards to itssouthern waters.
Located in the northern central region,Quang Tri has a 75-kilometre coast. Con Co Island in the East Sea has anextremely critical position for national defence.
The provinceis taping its full potential to develop its marine economy such asaquaculture cultivation, fishing logistic services, seaports andeco-tourism. Quang Tri is also affirming its staple role in Vietnam’smarine strategy and East-West Economic Corridor development with severalmajor projects including the My Thuy deep water seaport and the DongNam (South-East)Economic Zone.
The exhibition aims to raisepublic awareness, promote solidarity and encourage the responsibilityof Vietnamese nationals in protecting and affirming national territory.
The exhibition will run until June 16.-VNA
On display are 100 valuable documents, maps and objects discovered byboth domestic and foreign researchers. Thousands of local residents weredrawn to the exhibition on its first day.
The exhibitedmaterials are in Han (classical Chinese used in Vietnam), Nom(Vietnamese ideographic script), Vietnamese and French languages issuedfrom the 17th century to the outset of the 20th century byVietnamese feudal states and the French government in Indochina (onbehalf of the then Vietnamese state). They recorded the process ofestablishing, exercising and defending Vietnam’s sovereignty over thetwo archipelagos.
Notably, maps published by Chinaup to the beginning of 20th century demonstrate China’s southernmostterritory as Hainan Island without any mention of Hoang Sa and Truong Saarchipelagos.
Truong Minh Tuan, Deputy Minister ofthe Information and Communication said that the exhibition re-affirmsthat the nine-dotted line is an invalid claim by China in regards to itssouthern waters.
Located in the northern central region,Quang Tri has a 75-kilometre coast. Con Co Island in the East Sea has anextremely critical position for national defence.
The provinceis taping its full potential to develop its marine economy such asaquaculture cultivation, fishing logistic services, seaports andeco-tourism. Quang Tri is also affirming its staple role in Vietnam’smarine strategy and East-West Economic Corridor development with severalmajor projects including the My Thuy deep water seaport and the DongNam (South-East)Economic Zone.
The exhibition aims to raisepublic awareness, promote solidarity and encourage the responsibilityof Vietnamese nationals in protecting and affirming national territory.
The exhibition will run until June 16.-VNA
