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China-Vietnam relations
Yang's Visit Underlines China-Vietnam Standoff
By Shannon Tiezzi
State Councilor Yang Jiechi's trip to Hanoi provided little hope that China-Vietnam ties are close to a thaw.
Vietnam Steers Between China's Threat and Public's Anger
By William G. Frasure
With few effective means to respond to provocations, Vietnam encourages a public spirit of patriotic defiance, to a point.
Amidst Tensions, Chinese State Councilor Heads to Vietnam
By Shannon Tiezzi
Yang Jiechi's visit to Hanoi will be the first high-level China-Vietnam exchange since the oil rig crisis began.
China’s Information Warfare Campaign and the South China Sea: Bring It On!
By Carl Thayer
As its dispute with Vietnam continues, China is trying to have it both ways at the United Nations.
China's Campaign Against Vietnam
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is becoming more active in refuting Vietnam's portrayal of the oil rig crisis.
Chinese, Vietnamese Coast Guard Boats Collide
By Ankit Panda
A collision between coast guard vessels from the two countries indicates a minor escalation.
China, War, and the 'Sentiments of a Nation'
By Kerry Brown
Clausewitz's writings on the sentimental dimensions of war help explain China's recent moves in the South China Sea.
China, Vietnam, and the South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Diplomat speaks with Dr. Patrick Cronin about the current tensions and the repercussions for China, Vietnam, and ASEAN.
Xinhua: ASEAN Should Avoid Being Divided by South China Sea Issue
By Shannon Tiezzi
Vietnam-China tensions, PLA officers indicted, and a terrorist attack in Urumqi: this week's China links.
Philippines, Vietnam Reject Xi's Warning Against Military Alliances
By Tyler Roney
Vietnam and the Philippines are growing closer together over Beijing's claims and provocations.
China’s Deployment of Oil Rig is Not a Strategic Mistake
By Dingding Chen
China had good strategic reasons for placing an oil rig off the coast of Vietnam in the South China Sea.
China, Taiwan Evacuate Citizens as Vietnam Tightens Security
By Shannon Tiezzi
Fearing further riots, China and Taiwan are evacuating their citizens from Vietnam.