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China-Vietnam relations

1 Year Later: Reflections on China's Oil Rig 'Sovereignty-Making' in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
What is the long-term significance of China's decision to move an oil rig into Vietnam's exclusive economic zone in May 2014?

Relax, China's Island-Building in the South China Sea Is No Threat
By Dingding Chen
Despite its seeming threat, China's activities remain peaceful and defensive in nature.

China, Vietnam Pledge to Control Maritime Disputes
By Shannon Tiezzi
China and Vietnam vowed to keep ties strong during a visit from CPV secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Vietnam and Diplomatic Balancing
By Khang Vu and Khang Vu
Hanoi is having to walk a careful line in its relations with China and the U.S.

What Awaits Vietnam in 2015?
By Khang Vu and Khang Vu
Will Vietnam be able to leverage its relations with TPP countries to its advantage with China?

Vietnam Gives China an Earful For 'Worst' Project
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Minister publicly excoriates Chinese railway company for embattled project.

China and Vietnam Eschew Megaphone Diplomacy
By Carl Thayer
The two rivals agree to "properly settle" their maritime disputes.

Vietnam Launches Legal Challenge Against China’s South China Sea Claims
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Vietnam lodges a submission at The Hague and rejects Chinese position paper on the South China Sea.

Vietnam, the US, and Japan in the South China Sea
By Alexander L. Vuving
Prospects for regional security hinges heavily on how these actors relate to the South China Sea issue.

Can China and Vietnam Overcome Their Territorial Disputes?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Yang Jiechi's visit to Vietnam was full of optimism, but the China-Vietnam relationship remains fragile.

China-Vietnam Defense Hotline Agreed: What Next?
By Carl Thayer
Beijing and Hanoi are looking to reset bilateral relations following a turbulent year.

Why the Upcoming China-Vietnam Defense Ministers Meeting is Immensely Important
By Carl Thayer
Chinese and Vietnamese officials will meet this weekend with maritime security on the agenda.