South China Sea Connect

We work to make the South China Sea Connected and the Connector of the #IndoPacific. Tweets not endorsement, right?

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[Young Leaders Program 2025] BY THE NUMBERS, IN THE MOMENTS
🌊We look forward to seeing the continued contributions of promising #YoungLeaders & students to intl research & #SouthChinaSea studies in the future.
🌊Thank you & until next time!
#YLP25 #SCSC17 #DAV #UiU

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The Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam & @Clingendaelorg Jun 2 held a closing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions in the 2022-2026 period. Watch the recap of 4- year of #DAV–Clingendael cooperation here:

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The Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam & @Clingendaelorg Jun 2 held a closing ceremony of the “Maritime Governance and International Law: Skills Training” course and the Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions in the 2022-2026 period.
https://t.co/honnS5qVFO

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Netherland Navy frigate HNLMS De Ruyter paid a visit to Hai Phong Port May 29 - Jun 1, reaffirming 🇳🇱commitment to strong & long-term coop w🇻🇳 & #IndoPacific, esp. in naval coop, intl law & freedom of navigation in intl waters, per 🇳🇱 Amb Kees van Baar. https://t.co/SNioABQGpD

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2nd 🇻🇳🇳🇱 DepFM-level Political Consultations Jun 1: both sides affirmed support for multilateralism, peaceful conflict resolution, & the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation & overflight in accordance with intll law, especially the #UNCLOS.
https://t.co/SZGRyGhCmG

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🇻🇳 & 🇵🇭Jun 1 issued a Joint Statement on the Enhanced Strategic Partnership during Party General Secretary & State President To Lam’s state visit to 🇵🇭. Two leaders agreed to enhance existing maritime coop, incl in upholding intl law, particularly #UNCLOS. https://t.co/bHpWEpLobv

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The @RoyalCanNavy’s HMCS Charlottetown frigate paid a four-day friendship visit to Da Nang, Viet Nam May 15-18, promoting their Comprehensive Partnership. https://t.co/Cygc5gFM6Y

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Indonesia’s naval sail training ship KRI Bima Suci - the largest of its kind in #SoutheastAsia, paid a 4-day goodwill visit to Ho Chi Minh City (May 10-13) to strengthen naval cooperation, promote friendship & foster cultural exchange btw 🇻🇳&🇮🇩.   https://t.co/vgiU7DNNbV

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Vietnam People's Navy's sailing ship 286-Le Quy Don May 16 departed for visits & exchange activities with the navies of Thailand & Cambodia, combined with long-distance sea training for cadets of the Naval Academy. https://t.co/yxu2fJd7sS

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🇻🇳@MOFAVietNam spox Pham Thu Hang May 14: Relevant parties sending personnel to features belonging to Truong Sa #Spratlys without 🇻🇳’s permission violates 🇻🇳’s sovereignty under intl law & runs counter to the #DOC & efforts to negotiate a #COC in #SCS. https://t.co/e3EbwRWAhM

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Indonesia’s naval sail training ship KRI Bima Suci - the largest of its kind in #SoutheastAsia, paid a 4-day goodwill visit to Ho Chi Minh City (May 10-13) to strengthen naval cooperation, promote friendship & foster cultural exchange btw 🇻🇳 & 🇮🇩.   https://t.co/vgiU7DNNbV

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Vietnam People's Navy's sailing ship 286-Le Quy Don May 16 departed for visits & exchange activities with the navies of Thailand & Cambodia, combined with long-distance sea training for cadets of the Naval Academy. https://t.co/yxu2fJczDk

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The @RoyalCanNavy’s HMCS Charlottetown frigate paid a four-day friendship visit to Da Nang, Viet Nam May 15-18 to strengthen bilateral friendship & mutual trust, promoting the Comprehensive Partnership. https://t.co/Cygc5gFM6Y

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🇻🇳MOFA spox Pham Thu Hang May 14: Relevant parties sending personnel to features belonging to Truong Sa #Spratlys w/o 🇻🇳’s permission violates 🇻🇳’s sovereignty under international law & runs counter to the #DOC & efforts to negotiate a #COC in #SCS. https://t.co/e3EbwRWAhM

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Dr. Nguyen Hung Son, President of the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam #DAV Mar 17 received the Eisenhower Fellowships delegation during their visit to VN, discussing US foreign policy, the international political & economic situation & 🇻🇳-🇺🇸 cooperation. https://t.co/Ukz0TF3Kah

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Viet Nam’s MOFA spox Pham Thu Hang on China’s fishing ban from May 1 - Aug 16 in #SouthChinaSea: 🇻🇳 requests China to respect its sovereignty over Hoàng Sa (Paracels) & the rights of 🇻🇳’s fishermen in accordance with international law & #UNCLOS. https://t.co/3Xu3KBk6vK

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#ASEAN May 8 issued a Declaration on Maritime Cooperation, reaffirming that #UNCLOS sets out the legal framework and the basis for all national, regional and global maritime action & cooperation. https://t.co/8yn0eSSYfZ

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Dr. Nguyen Hung Son, Pres of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam at Boao Forum for Asia Mar 27: We must send a consistent message that the #SouthChinaSea is an “open, safe & inclusive” passageway & will be a space for connectivity and cooperation." https://t.co/gk7M5kP5V4

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Dr. Nguyen Hung Son, President of the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam #DAV Mar 17 received the Eisenhower Fellowships delegation during their visit to VN, discussing US foreign policy, the international political & economic situation & 🇻🇳-🇺🇸cooperation. https://t.co/Ukz0TF3ckJ

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In response, Chinese Ministry of National Defense  spox  Senior Col. Jiang Bin expressed “strong dissatisfaction” & “firm opposition”, criticizing certain 🇵🇭 & 🇯🇵 politicians for "hyping up" false narratives & baselessly smearing China. https://t.co/NjkOnKqiT4

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Japan–Philippines Defense Ministers’ Joint Statement expressed “strong opposition” to  to any unilateral actions by force or coercion in the #EastChinaSea & #SouthChinaSea; & “serious concern” over China’s “coercive activities” toward Japan & Philippines.
https://t.co/vJv1Hnk3LC