Nha Trang Fair shows Hoang Sa, Truong Sa history
(VOV) - An exhibition showcasing the historical and legal basis for Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos has opened at the Nha Trang Sea Festival.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan emphasized the exhibition will help visitors gain a better understanding and insight into the rational for Vietnam’s sacred claim to dominion over the archipelagos.
On show are numerous documents and publications along with nearly 100 maps, which are part of the historical record and legal foundation proving Vietnam’s control over the two archipelagos.
The exhibition shows conclusively that the Vietnam State from the feudal regimes to current has exercised and defended its jurisdiction over the two archipelagos in addition to other waters and islands surrounding them.
These facts were recorded throughout history and meticulously documented in a plethora of publications in Vietnam and many other countries as far back as the 16th century.
The displayed materials include four world atlas and 30 maps that the Chinese state published, which clearly document that China did not assert any claim of control or sovereignty to the Paracel and Spratly islands.
Organizers of the exhibition have announced that thousands visited the exhibition on opening day.
Some images of the exhibition:
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