Vietnam’s Management of China’s Maritime Assertiveness in the Post-Cold War Period
Feb 22,2016 Special Forum

Vietnam’s Management of China’s Maritime Assertiveness in the Post-Cold War Period

1In May 2014, China deployed a giant oil rig, Haiyang Shiyou 981 (HYSY 981), and a flotilla of more than 100 vessels to the area that Vietnam claims as its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).2 Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh protested loudly, declaring that “all necessary measures” would be taken to protect his country’s legitimate rights.3 […]

Do Thanh Hai*
code of conduct , Haiyang Shiyou 981 , Paracels , South China Sea , Spratlys , Vietnam-China relations