High Seas Tensions: Vietnam and China's Maritime Dispute

Vietnam has lodged a protest against China's detention of its fishermen in the disputed Paracel Islands. Vietnam demands the release of those detained, while China urges Vietnam to better manage its fishermen's activities in waters claimed by Beijing, highlighting ongoing South China Sea tensions.

Vietnam has voiced strong objections over China's reported detention of Vietnamese fishermen in the disputed Paracel Islands located in the busy South China Sea, according to statements made on Thursday by a spokesperson from Vietnam's foreign ministry.

The Vietnamese government has called for the 'immediate release' of the detained fishermen and their vessels, although details regarding the number of individuals held remain undisclosed. This call to action was made during a routine press conference.

In response, a representative from China's foreign ministry on Friday urged Vietnam to enhance the 'education and management' of its fishermen to prevent unauthorized activities in what Beijing asserts as its territorial waters.

(With inputs from agencies.)