National Defence Journal

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Geographical location and natural condition of the Paracel archipelagos

Tuesday, September 22, 2015, 08:38 (GMT+7)
The Paracel archipelago locates to the north of the East Sea from 15045’ to 17015’ North and from 1110 to 1130 East, about 120 nautical miles from Ly Son island (Quang Ngai province) including 37 coral islands and reefs grouped into the northeast Amphitrite Group and the western Crescent Group

Spratly and Paracel Islands in Vietnamese and international ancient books and maps

Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 14:03 (GMT+7)
Located in the East Sea, between 15045’-17015’ N and 1110-1130 E, Paracel Islands, are a group of more than 30 islands and various coral islets, reefs and shoals. The distance is approximately 120 nautical miles from Ly Son Island (Quang Ngai Province). Spratly Islands, located between 6050’-120 N and 111030’-117020’ E, are a group of more than 100 islands, a lot of reefs and cays, approximately 203 nautical miles from Phu Quy Island (Binh Thuan Province). The two offshore archipelagos are an integral part of Vietnam’s territory

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VPA promotes core role in the “500-Day Campaign to accelerate the search, recovery, and identification of martyrs’ remains”

To accomplish the Campaign’s assigned tasks, objectives, and targets, ministries, sectors, local authorities, and particularly military agencies and units serving as the core force, must continue to coordinate closely in implementing comprehensive and synchronised measures. This requires mobilising all available resources and harnessing the combined strength of the entire political system and society to successfully fulfil this exceptionally important mission of profound national gratitude.