Book published on East Sea

• Truong Sa, Hoang Sa not included in China’s old stamps

The four-chapter book aims to communicate accurate information to the public and affirm the Party and State’s stance on disputes, as well as Vietnam’s determination to protect its sovereignty and other legitimate rights in the East Sea.

The first chapter of the book introduces the role Vietnam’s seas and islands play in its economy, national defence and security.

The second provides firm legal grounds for demarcating Vietnam’s seas and continental shelf, especially its exclusive economic zone, and affirming its sovereignty, rights and jurisdiction over its territorial waters, continental shelf, and exclusive economic zone in accordance with international conventions.

The third chapter describes the establishment and exercise of Vietnam's sovereignty over the Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelagos during the Nguyen dynasty, which states that it has had sovereignty over the Hoang Sa islands since at least the 17^th century. According to the book, this uninterrupted sovereignty is in accordance with international law and practices.

In the final chapter, the author points out the East Sea disputes and proposes solutions to the problem. The book's index also includes official documents related to Vietnam's seas and continental shelf, as well as other research on the East Sea.