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Vietnam Protests ‘Brutal’ Chinese Attack on Fishermen in Paracel Islands

Vietnam Protests ‘Brutal’ Chinese Attack on Fishermen in Paracel Islands

By Sebastian Strangio
Beijing claims that the Vietnamese fishing boat was operating illegally in Chinese waters, and that its actions caused "no injuries."

With China Visit, Vietnam’s To Lam Reinforces Bilateral Political Trust

With China Visit, Vietnam’s To Lam Reinforces Bilateral Political Trust

By Khang Vu
The new party chief's first overseas visit reflects the divergent positions that China and the United States occupy in Vietnam's foreign policy.
The Significance of the Vietnamese Communist Party Chief’s Visit to China

The Significance of the Vietnamese Communist Party Chief’s Visit to China

By Hai Hong Nguyen
It is unsurprising that To Lam has chosen China as the destination of his first foreign visit as CPV general secretary.

New Vietnam Communist Party Chief to Visit China Next Week, Report Says

New Vietnam Communist Party Chief to Visit China Next Week, Report Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Like his late predecessor, To Lam will begin his tenure as general secretary of the CPV by traveling north to Beijing.

Remembering Nguyen Phu Trong’s Foreign Policy Legacies

Remembering Nguyen Phu Trong’s Foreign Policy Legacies

By Khang Vu
The late party chief adroitly balanced Vietnam's relationships with the major powers, while expanding its role on the international stage.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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Why Vietnam Needs to Reevaluate its Weapons Procurement Strategy

Why Vietnam Needs to Reevaluate its Weapons Procurement Strategy

By Khang Vu
Growing concerns over a Chinese-funded canal project in Cambodia underscore the need for a shift from maritime to continental security.

Situating the Battle of the Paracel Islands in Modern Vietnam-China Relations

Situating the Battle of the Paracel Islands in Modern Vietnam-China Relations

By Khang Vu
Good relations with China have necessitated the downplaying of past conflicts by both countries.
Vietnam’s Paradox: Commemorating the Battle of the Paracels

Vietnam’s Paradox: Commemorating the Battle of the Paracels

By Christelle Nguyen
The clash is a milestone for Hanoi’s South China Sea claims – but marking its 50th anniversary requires discussing the government of South Vietnam. 

China, America, and Vietnam’s Diplomatic Blitz in 2023

China, America, and Vietnam’s Diplomatic Blitz in 2023

By Sebastian Strangio
The Diplomat interviews Khang Vu, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Political Science at Boston College, about Vietnam’s diplomatic strategy amid great power competition.

China Railway Plans to Test Vietnam’s Foreign Policy Equilibrium

China Railway Plans to Test Vietnam’s Foreign Policy Equilibrium

By Brandon Tran
The Kunming-Haiphong railway runs directly through Vietnam's most significant deposits of rare earth minerals.

Vietnam and China Announce Major Upgrade in Relations During Xi Visit

Vietnam and China Announce Major Upgrade in Relations During Xi Visit

By Khang Vu
Hanoi's decision to join Beijing's "community of common destiny" is consistent with the country's longstanding policy of assurance toward its northern neighbor.
China’s Leader Xi Jinping to Visit Vietnam Next Week

China’s Leader Xi Jinping to Visit Vietnam Next Week

By Sebastian Strangio
The trip comes on the heels of the Vietnamese government's significant diplomatic upgrades with the United States and Japan.

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