Deputy Spokesperson for the Vietnam Foreign Ministry Doan Khac Viet (Photo: baochinhphu.vn)

At a press conference in Hanoi on Thursday, Mr. Viet said Vietnam’s stance on China’s so-called “fishing ban” has been consistent and clearly stated over the years.

Vietnam demanded China respect Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Paracel and Vietnam’s sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction over its waters, not complicate the situation, and contribute to maintaining peace and stability in the East Sea, said Mr. Viet.