'This is completely in the sea area of Vietnam.'
[HANOI] Vietnam has accused China of trespassing and demanded a Chinese survey ship in the South China Sea withdraw in the latest flashpoint over the disputed territory.
But the international community has largely sided with the other claimants - Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Brunei - citing the importance of freedom of navigation. While the Chinese did not confirm the presence of the vessel in the South China Sea, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman said Wednesday that they hope Vietnam"can truly respect China's... jurisdiction" over the waters.
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