Vietnam-China relations

Vietnam’s proximity to China and lack of strategic depth limit its options in forming security partnerships with other great powers.

As has been the case for much of history, stable, manageable relations with China form the foundation of the country's foreign policy.

Despite some superficial similarities, the moral and humanitarian calculus of the two invasions are vastly different.

In matters of national security and national interests, Vietnamese leaders are pragmatists.

The elaborate ceremonials of Nguyen Phu Trong's state visit are a reminder of the alternating attraction and resistance that underpin Sino-Vietnamese relations.

The country's hedging strategy has proved quite successful in recent decades but is under pressure from the growing strategic tensions in the region.

Pursuing a nuclear deterrent against Chinese aggression would undermine the country's international reputation and destabilize relations with Beijing.

The South China Sea matters to Vietnam’s economic development, but its land borders are the key to its long-term security.

An interview with Le Hong Hiep.

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