Paracel Islands

Vietnam has lodged a formal complaint against China's accelerated dredging at the disputed Antelope Reef in the Paracel Islands, following recent reports of initial reclamation work there. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang stated that Vietnam 'resolutely opposes' such activities, calling them 'completely illegal and invalid' without Hanoi's permission.

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China and Vietnam are set to hold their first high-level ministerial talks under a new '3+3' strategic dialogue platform next week. The meetings will involve foreign, defence, and public security ministers, following images suggesting China has started land reclamation at Antelope Reef. Both nations seek stronger strategic ties despite the Paracels dispute.