Vietnam

Vietnam has voiced its disapproval of China’s recent official map, stating that it encroaches on Vietnam’s control of the Spratly and Paracel Islands and its waters. This objection was communicated through a statement on Vietnam’s government news website. This underscores the ongoing disagreements in the South China Sea, where various countries, including Vietnam and China, claim ownership of these disputed islands. These territorial disputes have caused diplomatic tensions in the region for a while and are closely watched for any potential escalation.