Vietnamese sovereignty over the Paracels dated back at least to the early 19th century, when Emperor Gia-Long sent a detachment to Hoang Sa Island, it remained until the establishment of French protectorate over Annam, when France assumed responsibility for the islands.

This is the sin of schoolmasters, governesses, critics, sermoners, and instructors of young or old people

Now that the frame is complete, we can start on the walls.

In overall management skills, he's no screaming hell, says the analyst. He doesn't have the long view.