Pham Thu Hang

Pham Thu Hang is the spokeswoman for the Vietnamese foreign ministry. She is newsworthy due to her recent statements regarding China's land-reclamation activities in the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. Specifically, she has publicly protested Beijing's ongoing construction and dredging operations at Antelope Reef, following reports of accelerated activity. Hang stated that Vietnam resolutely opposes these activities and affirms its position on the matter, highlighting the ongoing tensions between Vietnam and China over territorial claims in the South China Sea. Her statements are significant as they represent Vietnam's official response to China's actions and reflect the country's continued opposition to China's activities in the contested region, despite a perceived overall effort to maintain calm between the two nations.