A week-long exhibition of historical evidence proving Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos is ongoing in the central coastal province of Phu Yen.

On display are nearly 150 maps and documents in traditional Chinese, Vietnamese and French languages issued by Vietnamese feudal states from the 17 th to the early 20 th century, all declaring Vietnam’s sovereignty over these islands.

Particularly, a collection of 65 maps announced by western countries in the 17 th century, along with four atlases and 30 maps originating from China, clearly show that the islands did not historically belong to China.

The travelling exhibition, entitled “Vietnam’s Hoang Sa and Truong Sa – Historical and Legal Evidence”, will welcome visitors until April 3.

VNA