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The district has handed the full amount to the Navy High Command as a part of material assistance to improve the moral life of the soldiers on the Spratly archipelago. To support the program "For beloved Truong Sa", from November 2012, Gia Loc (Hai Duong) has mobilized every family to offer VND5,000 or more; each cadre, civil servant, official, officer, soldier, employee in agencies, units and businesses in the district to donate VND20,000 or more. So far, VND109 million has been contributed in the district. The district has handed the full amount to the Navy High Command as a part of material assistance to improve the moral life of the soldiers on the Spratly archipelago, contributing to the preservation, construction and protection of Vietnam's sea, islands sovereignty. VU UY … [Read more...] about 109 million to “For beloved Truong Sa (Spratly)” program

The Hanoitimes - A collection of maps and research documents affirming Vietnam's sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes has been introduced to the public in the central city of Da Nang. Up to now, Da Nang has received 150 maps (including 110 original o­nes and 40 copies), which were printed in the UK, Germany, Australia, Canada, the US, and China's Hong Kong between 1626 and 1980. These maps were donated by various individuals. Recently, Mr. Tran Thang, Chairman of the Vietnamese Culture and Education in the US presented 43 maps and an atlas proving Vietnam's sovereignty over Paracel and Spratly to the Da Nang Socioeconomic Development Institute. The common feature of the maps is that China's border was often painted or limited by bold lines to differentiate it from the border boundaries of neighboring countries and China o­nly stretched as far South as Hainan island. Many of the maps show that Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes … [Read more...] about More maps prove Vietnam’s sovereignty over Paracel, Spratly

(VOV) - A cultural exchange program dubbed "Spring on Truong Sa Islands" was held in Hanoi Saturday to show mainlanders' love for the remote islanders and determination to defend national sovereignty. Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Uong Chu Luu conveyed Happy New Year messages to civilians and soldiers living on the Truong Sa or Spratly Islands: "The event is a meaningful, demonstrating the Party's, State's, and people's love and trust in those stationed on the islands. We hope the program will reiterate the importance of seas and islands in the public's awareness, especially in regards to national constructions and defense." The show featured films on the ceramic national flag and the daily life of soldiers who protect the nation's peace and happiness. Audience also enjoyed famous artists' moving songs and dances about the Spratly Islands and patriotism. The organizing board also sent nearly 15,000 USD and other meaningful gifts to soldiers stationed on the … [Read more...] about “Spring on Spratly Islands” cultural program

Khanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee held a ceremony on December 14 to receive 10,000 euros donated by Haiky Group, a Vietnamese business in Germany, to the "Fund for Beloved Spratly Islands". Present at the event was Tran Son Hai, Member of Khanh Hoa Provincial Standing Committee, Permanent Deputy Chairman of Khanh Hoa People’s Committee. The sum will be offered to officials, military force and residents in the district of Spratly Islands. From baokhanhhoa.com.vn … [Read more...] about Haiky Group donates 10,000 euros to fund for Spratly Islands

Da Nang's Institute for Socio-Economic Development will receive 90 maps which contain evidence of Vietnam's sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes. The maps are part of a collection belonging to the president of the Institute for Vietnamese Culture and Education in the US, Tran Thang. The maps were published in many countries including Britain, German, Australia, Canada and the US from 1626 to 1980. The collection of old maps comprises of three kinds of maps: 68 maps showing that China did not have Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes; six maps indicating that those islands belonged to Vietnam; five maps of the Southeast Asian region showing that Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes are under Vietnam sovereignty. … [Read more...] about Da Nang receives 90 maps relating to Paracel and Spratly archipelagoes