Chinese ships closely follow Vietnam's law enforcement forces

(VOVworld)- The Vietnam Journalists’ Association on Sunday released a Statement protesting China’s illegal placement of oil rig Haiyang 981 in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf. The Association demanded China respect international law, withdraw its oil rig from Vietnam’s waters, halt violations of Vietnam’s sovereignty over the sea and islands, and stop the use of force that seriously threatens the lives of Vietnamese fishermen, fishery resource surveillance and law enforcement forces. The Association said China’s actions have complicated the situation fuelled tensions in the region, threatened security and safety of navigation in the East Sea.