Vietnam has accused China of violating its sovereignty as Beijing imposed a unilateral annual fishing ban on the South China Sea. It has again brought to international attention the long disputed waters by eight governments. Since 1999, the Chinese communist regime has implemented seasonal fishing bans in the South China Sea every year, which have…
Vietnam Protests China’s Unilateral Fishing Ban in South China Sea
April 22, 2023
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