Spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang at a regular press briefing. (Photo: Nguyễn Hồng)

Answering reporters’ query on Viet Nam’s response to the live-fire drill conducted by Taiwan, Hang said it seriously violates Viet Nam’s territorial sovereignty over Truong Sa, threatens peace, stability, safety and security of navigation, induce tensions and complicate the situation in the East Sea.

“We have repeatedly given statements on this issue", she said, stressing that Viet Nam has full legal grounds and historical evidence to assert its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa archipelagoes in accordance with international law.