Killing of Vietnamese Fisherman in Contested Waters Sparks Outrage

Vietnam has launched an official investigation into the killing of a fisherman in disputed waters near the Spratlys. The incident enraged online users, and some social activists criticized Hanoi for not doing enough to protect its fishermen, who have been caught up in the escalating disputes over the South China Sea. Ly Tho, vice chairman of Binh Son District, Quang Ngai Province, said the bullet-ridden fishing boat, carrying a crew of 13 members and the body of Truong Dinh Bay, docked...

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