Taiwanese leader’s visit to Ba Binh Island condemned

Ma’s visit, regardless of the concerns of Vietnam and the international community, was a serious violation of Vietnamese sovereignty and ran counter to Taiwan’s recent announcement that it wanted to contribute to the preservation of peace and stability in the East Sea, Binh said.

Vietnam resolutely opposes the visit and has asked Taiwan to stop violating Vietnam’s sovereignty and not to repeat similar acts which could raise tensions in the East Sea, the official said.