Last updated: 23:59 - December 3, 2007
Vietnam asserts sovereignty over Truong Sa, Hoang Sa islands http://www.nhandan.com.vn/english/news/031207/domestic_vietnam.htm
Vietnam has adequate historical evidence and sufficient legal basis to proclaim its sovereignty over both Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos, Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Dung affirmed on December 3.
The statement comes after a Vietnam News Agency reporter's questions about China 's State Council approval to set up San Sha city in Hainan island to manage three islands, including Vietnam 's Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos. http://www.nhandan.com.vn/english/news/031207/domestic_vietnam.htm