Truong Sa sovereignty steles recognised as national historical site
Update: Jun 18, 2014
Two steles affirming Viet Nam's sovereignty over Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, have been recognised as national historical sites, according to an announcement by the Khanh Hoa provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The steles were built in 1956 on Song Tu Tay and Nam Yet islands, Truong Sa, now known as Song Tu Tay and Sinh Ton communes in Truong Sa district.

Two steles have been considered as importance historical and legal evidence showing Viet Nam’s sovereignty over the Truong Sa Archipelago.

In 2011, the provincial People's Committee recognised the two steles as provincial historical sites.

According to Truong Dang Tuyen, director of the Khanh Hoa provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the province is expected to plan a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising the steles.

Additionally, the Khanh Hoa provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will propose plans to preserve the steles in the future.

VNA