Vietnam Condemns China's Alleged Attack on Fishermen in Disputed Waters
Vietnam accuses Chinese law enforcement of assaulting fishermen and seizing their catch in the South China Sea, escalating tensions over territorial claims.
- Vietnam claims Chinese personnel assaulted 10 fishermen, resulting in injuries and the seizure of 4 tons of fish near the Paracel Islands.
- The Vietnamese Foreign Ministry has demanded an investigation and called for China to respect Vietnam's sovereignty over the disputed islands.
- China denies any injuries occurred, stating that the Vietnamese fishermen were illegally fishing and that their response was professional and restrained.
- The incident has drawn international attention, with the United States expressing concern over China's actions in the strategic waterway.
- The Paracel Islands, claimed by both Vietnam and China, have been a longstanding point of contention in the South China Sea, a region rich in resources and critical for global trade.
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