The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday denounced the use of force in the South China Sea after Vietnamese fishermen were beaten up by Chinese maritime law enforcers.

The Philippines on Friday denounced China 's alleged assault of Vietnamese fishermen in the South China Sea, where Manila and Beijing are also locked in violent confrontations that have led to fears of armed conflict. Vietnam has accused "Chinese law enforcement forces" of beating the 10...

HANOI, Vietnam—Vietnam condemned China on Thursday, saying Chinese law enforcement personnel assaulted 10 Vietnamese fishermen, damaged their fishing gear and seized about 4 tons of fish catch near the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. The fishermen reported the assault near the Chinese-controlled islands by radio on Sunday…

The Philippines has reaffirmed its position against the use of force in the disputed South China Sea after Chinese law enforcement personnel reportedly attacked Vietnamese fishermen over the weekend.

Vietnam claims an attack by Chinese law enforcement on a Vietnamese fishing vessel in disputed waters resulted in injuries to 10 crewmen.

Vietnamese fishermen attacked near Paracel Islands by Chinese law enforcement personnel, sparking sovereignty dispute and condemnation.