Vietnam criticises China, Philippines over South China Sea conduct
South China Morning Post
23-05-18 10:45
Vietnam has accused China of violating its sovereign rights by sending a research ship into its exclusive economic zone, while also castigating another neighbour, the Philippines, for laying navigational buoys in disputed seas. The South China Sea is an important trade route and conduit for more than $3tn of annual commerce. Tensions are high between China and Vietnam in relation to parts of the sea, while the Philippines also disputes China's claim to the disputed Spratly archipelago.