Chinese bank branch on Phu Lam island is illegal, says FM Spokesman

VGP - “We have repeatedly affirmed that Viet Nam has indisputable sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes,” said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Hai Binh.

February 10, 2017 8:59 AM GMT+7

Every activity carried out by foreign countries in this area, if there is, without Viet Nam’s permission is illegal and does not change the fact that Vietnam has full sovereignty over the area,” the Spokesperson said.

Spokesperson Binh made the point in response to reporters’ inquiry on a news that a Chinese bank branch established in the so-called Sansa city on Phu Lam island in Viet Nam’s Paracel./.

By Kim Anh