(VOVworld) – An exhibition on the historical and legal evidence of Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Truong Sa and Hoang Sa archipelagoes opened in Vung Tau city on Tuesday.

Objects on display include 4 Atlases and 30 maps issued by the state of China over different periods of time, which show no evidence of China’s control of these islands. The exhibit also features the struggle to protect Vietnam’s sovereignty over the 2 archipelagoes. The Ministry of Information and Communications has held the exhibition in 32 provinces and cities.