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Sino-Vietnamese War

How the Sino-Vietnamese War Was Purposefully Forgotten

How the Sino-Vietnamese War Was Purposefully Forgotten

By Christelle Nguyen
In both China and Vietnam, the governments have deliberately tried to bury memories of their 1979 war.

No, Russia’s Invasion Ukraine is Not the Same as Vietnam’s War in Cambodia

No, Russia’s Invasion Ukraine is Not the Same as Vietnam’s War in Cambodia

By Nguyen Quoc Tan Trung
Despite some superficial similarities, the moral and humanitarian calculus of the two invasions are vastly different.
Why the Russia-Ukraine War is Not the Same as the Sino-Vietnamese War of 1979

Why the Russia-Ukraine War is Not the Same as the Sino-Vietnamese War of 1979

By Khang Vu
Vietnam's alliance with the Soviet Union put limits on how far China could go. Those limits don't exist in the current situation.

Why Won’t Vietnam Teach the History of the Sino-Vietnamese War?

Why Won’t Vietnam Teach the History of the Sino-Vietnamese War?

By Travis Vincent
Vietnam is reluctant to include the 1979 conflict in history textbooks, continuing a decades-long silence.

The Sino-Vietnam War and China’s Long Route to Winning

The Sino-Vietnam War and China’s Long Route to Winning

By James Maclaren
A little-known war helped shape the future of Southeast Asia.

Could Vietnam Have Avoided the 1979 War With China?

Could Vietnam Have Avoided the 1979 War With China?

By Cu Huy Ha Vu
Vietnam’s missed opportunity to normalize relations with the US paved the way for China’s 1979 invasion.

Is India Expecting Too Much From Its Strategic Partnership With Vietnam?

Is India Expecting Too Much From Its Strategic Partnership With Vietnam?

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite growing strategic convergence, New Delhi should also be mindful of some of the limitations in the relationship.
War of the Dragons: Why North Korea Does Not Trust China

War of the Dragons: Why North Korea Does Not Trust China

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The legacy of the Sino-Vietnamese War continues to cast a shadow on China-North Korea relations.

China Gifts Military Equipment to Laos

China Gifts Military Equipment to Laos

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Transfer of unspecified equipment typifies the defense relationship between the two countries.

The Bitter Legacy of the 1979 China-Vietnam War

The Bitter Legacy of the 1979 China-Vietnam War

By Nguyen Minh Quang
Officially, both sides have tried to forget the bloody conflict. Unofficially, bitterness still runs deep.

Why Vietnam Has Turned Its Strategic Attention to the Sea

Why Vietnam Has Turned Its Strategic Attention to the Sea

By Robert Farley
Vietnam's strategic turn toward the South China Sea presents a series of challenges for the country's defense planners.
Vietnam: Dancing with the Scars of ‘79

Vietnam: Dancing with the Scars of ‘79

By Luke Hunt
Anti-China protesters put Vietnamese authorities in an awkward position over the weekend.

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