On 27 November 2009, answering correspondent’s question about China’s sending two Yuzheng vessels to Hoang Sa archipelagos and a medical ship to Truong Sa archipelagos of Viet Nam, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Nguyen Phuong Nga said:

“Viet Nam reaffirms its indisputable sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos. China’s sending ships to Hoang Sa and Truong Sa is a serious violation of Viet Nam’s sovereignty over these archipelagos.

Upon receiving the information, on 27 November 2009, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam met the Chinese Embassy in Viet Nam to protest and request the Chinese side to stop these activities, refrain from conducting activities that further complicate the situation in the Eastern Sea, contribute to maintaining peace, stability and cooperation in the region.”

Source: Press and Information Department - MOFA