Violent Clash in the South China Sea: Chinese Vessels Assault Vietnamese Fishermen in Disputed Waters
Hanoi, Vietnam – A recent confrontation in the South China Sea has escalated tensions as a Vietnamese fishing vessel was reportedly attacked by Chinese government ships in the disputed Paracel Islands, resulting in severe injuries to several crew members. This incident underscores the ongoing territorial disputes that pit China against its maritime neighbors. According to Vietnamese state media, the attack occurred early Sunday when the Chinese vessel “Sansha Zhifa 101,” along with “Sansha Zhifa 301,” …