Vietnam Fisheries Society demands China terminate fishing ban in East Vietnam Sea

The Vietnam Fisheries Society voiced its objection to China’s unilateral fishing ban in the East Vietnam Sea, including the waters of Vietnam's Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago, and demanded the northern neighbor immediately terminate the ban. China had earlier issued the annual fishing ban in the East Vietnam Sea applicable from May 1 to August 16 this year. Such a long fishing ban will impede normal activities of Vietnamese fishing boats and fishermen in the waters under Vietnam’s sovereignty. The Vietnam Fisheries Society voiced its objection to China’s unilateral fishing ban in the East Vietnam Sea, including the waters of Vietnam's Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago, and demanded the northern neighbor immediately terminate the ban. China had earlier issued the annual fishing ban in the East Vietnam Sea applicable from May 1 to August 16 this year.