The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague concluded that China had violated the Philippines' economic and sovereign rights.

The boat was sunk by Chinese coastguards off Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands last Saturday

The crew was rescued after hours trying to stay afloat by hanging on to the sunk ship's bow

It demands that China respect its sovereignty and behave in a responsible manner

"The tribunal concluded that there was no legal basis for China to claim historic rights within the sea areas falling within the ...

'Vietnam resolutely protests and refutes this void decision'

The boat was reportedly attacked by a Chinese coast guard vessel early this week

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Vietnam criticized China's latest "unilateral actions" in the East Sea and urged Beijing to "make practical contributions to peace and stability...

Vietnam has indisputable sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes, FM spokesman said

  The discussion is aimed to ensure efforts are made to "hold China to their promise of not placing military assets in the...

All activities on Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands without Vietnam’s consent were illegal, foreign ministry said

  Eugenio Bito-onon Jr, the mayor of the Kalayaan region in the Spratly Islands, said the Chinsese ships had been...

  What is most worrying is the militarization of the East Sea, foreign ministry said

"Vietnam demands China immediately stop such erroneous actions."