Tag: South China Sea

Paracel Islands & Congressional Actions to Support Peace and Stability in the Indo-Pacific

Fifty years ago, the People's Republic of China invaded Vietnam's Paracel Islands. It was an act of aggression then and…

Capitol Hill Briefing to Mark 50 Years of Paracel Islands Under Chinese Occupation

Vietnamese pro-democracy organization, Viet Tan, in collaboration with bipartisan Members of Congress will be hosting a briefing marking 50 years…

How Canada can engage Vietnam while furthering its democratic values

As Canada pursues this long-term, multi-faceted strategy, it will undoubtedly prioritize certain relationships. Japan, South Korea and Australia certainly. These…

With wary eye on China, U.S. moves closer to former foe Vietnam

The United States and Vietnam are poised to significantly enhance their economic and technological ties, bringing the former foes closer…

Collective Action for Paracel and Spratly Islands

Today, the international community agrees that the People's Republic of China is carrying out increasingly aggressive actions in the Indo-Pacific…

China Threatens the Lives and Livelihood of Vietnamese Fishermen

After years of aggression against Vietnamese fishermen and other countries, the Chinese government has legalized force at sea by passing…

Tensions in the South China Sea: Global risks & regional implications

Competition for maritime claims in the South China Sea is not a new issue in the region. But, over the…

Việt Nam News Roundup

July 5, 2017 By Nathalie Nhụy Nguyễn 1. Blogger Mother Mushroom Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison Prominent blogger Nguyễn…

U.N. Working Group Seeks Release of Vietnamese Photographer Jailed in 2013

November 18, 2016 The mother of jailed photo-journalist Nguyen Dang Minh Man expressed hope that the Vietnamese government will soon…

Three Things You Need To Know about the South China Sea Verdict

By Giang Nguyen July 26, 2016 It looks like China is in hot waters, as far as its patrols and…

Vietnamese Activists, NGOs Protest Visit by China’s President

November 2, 2015 Eight Vietnamese nongovernmental organizations and 1,700 activists who live inside and outside the country have added their…

Joint Statement from Alliance of Civil Society Organizations and Vietnamese Political Opposition Groups

Hanoi, October 28, 2015 To: The United States Government United States Department of Defence United States Department of State Embassy…