Coverage dated October 2, 2024

Vietnam condemns China for assault on its fishermen in the disputed South China Sea

Headline from Local News 8

Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam has condemned China while saying that Chinese law enforcement personnel assaulted 10 Vietnamese fishermen, damaged their fishing gear and seized about 4 tons of fish catch near the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.

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  1. Local News 8

    Vietnam condemns China for assault on its fishermen in the disputed South China Sea (opens Local News 8)

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    Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam has condemned China while saying that Chinese law enforcement personnel assaulted 10 Vietnamese fishermen, damaged their fishing gear and seized about 4 tons of fish catch near the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.

  2. The Diplomat

    Vietnam Protests ‘Brutal’ Chinese Attack on Fishermen in Paracel Islands (opens The Diplomat)

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    Beijing claims that the Vietnamese fishing boat was operating illegally in Chinese waters, and that its actions caused “no injuries.”

  3. Voice of America

    Vietnam protests Chinese attack on fishing vessels in South China Sea (opens Voice of America)

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    Four Vietnamese fishermen from the central Vietnamese city of Quang Ngai were hospitalized with serious injuries, VietnamNet reported Tuesday

  4. CNN

    Vietnam protests Chinese force’s attack on fishermen in contested South China Sea waters (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Vietnam on Wednesday protested to China over what it said was an attack on a Vietnamese fishing boat three days ago in contested South China Sea waters that injured several fishermen.

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