Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Quốc kỳ Việt Nam Cộng hòa" in Vietnamese language version.
"We regret and resolutely protest against the Royal Australian Mint's and Australia Post's releases and circulation of items containing the yellow flag with three stripes, the flag of a regime which is no longer in existence," said Pham Thu Hang, deputy spokesperson of Vietnam's foreign ministry.
Article 117. Making, storing, spreading information, materials, items for the purpose of opposing the State of Socialist Republic of Vietnam
1. Any person, for the purpose of opposing the State of Socialist Republic of Vietnam, commits any of the following acts shall face a penalty of 05 - 12 years' imprisonment:
a) Making, storing, spreading information, materials, items whose that contains distorted information about the people's government;
b) Making, storing, spreading information, materials, items whose that contains fabricated information to cause dismay among the people;
b) Making, storing, spreading information, materials, items to cause psychological warfare.
2. An extremely serious case of this offence shall carry a penalty of 10 - 20 years' imprisonment.
3. Any person who makes preparation for the commitment of this criminal offence shall face a penalty of 01 - 05 years' imprisonment.
Article 117. Making, storing, spreading information, materials, items for the purpose of opposing the State of Socialist Republic of Vietnam
1. Any person, for the purpose of opposing the State of Socialist Republic of Vietnam, commits any of the following acts shall face a penalty of 05 - 12 years' imprisonment:
a) Making, storing, spreading information, materials, items whose that contains distorted information about the people's government;
b) Making, storing, spreading information, materials, items whose that contains fabricated information to cause dismay among the people;
b) Making, storing, spreading information, materials, items to cause psychological warfare.
2. An extremely serious case of this offence shall carry a penalty of 10 - 20 years' imprisonment.
3. Any person who makes preparation for the commitment of this criminal offence shall face a penalty of 01 - 05 years' imprisonment.