Hoang Sa Special Administrative Region establishes party cell, sovereignty monument

The Hoang Sa Special Administrative Region has established its own party cell with seven members, signaling a new chapter in its development and the promotion of maritime sovereignty awareness. This move transitions Hoang Sa from a district-level island to a special administrative region, opening new avenues for asserting its significance.

A recent flag-raising ceremony at the Hoang Sa Exhibition House, attended by students and teachers from Hoang Sa Secondary School, underscored the emotional connection to the territory. Many students looked towards the sovereignty monument, inscribed with "Hoang Sa belongs to Vietnam's territory" in both Vietnamese and English, seemingly bridging the distance between the mainland and the distant archipelago.

Le Tien Cong, Director of the Hoang Sa Exhibition House and Deputy Secretary of the Hoang Sa Special Administrative Region's Party Cell, stated that this was the first flag-raising ceremony held after the inauguration of the administrative headquarters and sovereignty monument earlier in 2026. The monument is a replica of a sovereignty marker erected by French colonial authorities on behalf of the Annamite court in 1938. It features a 2.5-meter granite stele topped with a five-pointed gold star, with the rear wall bearing inscriptions affirming Vietnam's sovereignty over the Paracel Islands.

Tran Thi Kim Hoa, Director of the Da Nang Department of Home Affairs and Chairwoman of the Hoang Sa Special Administrative Region, noted that since the transition from a district-level island to a special administrative region, there have been many suggestions to create an administrative landmark and experiential space for promoting maritime sovereignty. This led to the creation of the administrative headquarters' nameplate and the sovereignty monument replica. "The image of the national flag flying at the headquarters of the Hoang Sa Special Administrative Region is a particularly sacred image," Hoa said at the inauguration ceremony.

Tran Nam Hung, Vice Chairman of Da Nang City People's Committee, emphasized Hoang Sa's special and irreplaceable position in Da Nang's development into a modern, sea-oriented city. He stated that Hoang Sa is not just an administrative địa danh but also a symbol of national sovereignty and Vietnam's persistent struggle. The construction of the monument serves as a physical affirmation of the continuous, full, and legal presence of Vietnamese authorities over the Paracel Islands.

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The image of the national flag flying at the headquarters of the Hoang Sa Special Administrative Region is a particularly sacred image.