Vietnam, China Maritime Disputes: Time For A Paradigm Shift

Aug 7, 2014 | Eurasia Review
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Mr Rajaram Panda’s claim that “China’s illegal deployment of Haiyang Shiyou 981 oil rig is located 60-80 nautical miles deep within the exclusive economic zone and continental shelf of Vietnam" has no merit. (‘Vietnam Flays China’s Position On South China Sea – Part I’).

He conveniently ignored the fact that Yongxing (Woody island) in the Paracels (Xisha) is an island as it has a sizable population, buildings, a hospital, hostels, a post office, department stores, cafes, a harbour and an airport.