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Vietnam South China Sea policy
![Does Vietnam-Philippines Maritime Cooperation Offer a Template for the Region? Does Vietnam-Philippines Maritime Cooperation Offer a Template for the Region?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-03-19-210908.jpg)
Does Vietnam-Philippines Maritime Cooperation Offer a Template for the Region?
By Benjamin Blandin
While differences remain, the two nations are experiencing an increasing strategic convergence on the South China Sea.
![Why Vietnam Cannot Copy the Philippines’ China Policy Why Vietnam Cannot Copy the Philippines’ China Policy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-03-01-001030.jpg)
Why Vietnam Cannot Copy the Philippines’ China Policy
By Khang Vu
The country's awkward geographic position with China militates against it adopting a strong pro-U.S. orientation.
![Vietnam, Philippines Sign Agreements on Maritime Security Cooperation Vietnam, Philippines Sign Agreements on Maritime Security Cooperation](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-01-30-213208.jpg)
Vietnam, Philippines Sign Agreements on Maritime Security Cooperation
By Sebastian Strangio
The agreements come at a time of intensifying tension in waters claimed by China and the Philippines.
![Vietnam Joins ASEAN Neighbors in Denouncing Chinese Map Vietnam Joins ASEAN Neighbors in Denouncing Chinese Map](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-05-06-013407.jpg)
Vietnam Joins ASEAN Neighbors in Denouncing Chinese Map
By Sebastian Strangio
Beijing's “new standard” map depicts the country's maximalist claim over nearly the entire South China Sea.
![Vietnam Criticizes China, Philippines For South China Sea Activities Vietnam Criticizes China, Philippines For South China Sea Activities](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-05-19-011515.jpg)
Vietnam Criticizes China, Philippines For South China Sea Activities
By Sebastian Strangio
A Foreign Ministry spokesperson accused the two nations of "violating the sovereign rights and jurisdictions of Vietnam" in separate recent incidents.
![Vietnam Needs to Bolster Its ‘Soft Balancing’ Against China Vietnam Needs to Bolster Its ‘Soft Balancing’ Against China](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-09-24-1.jpg)
Vietnam Needs to Bolster Its ‘Soft Balancing’ Against China
By Pham Ngoc Minh Trang
Vietnam’s statements on the South China Sea at international forums reveal a subtle, defensive strategy – one that hasn’t been enough thus far.
![The South China Sea in 2020: What to Watch The South China Sea in 2020: What to Watch](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-chinese_coast_guard_ship_during_direx-15.jpg)
The South China Sea in 2020: What to Watch
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An interview with Greg Poling, director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at CSIS.
![Vietnam Needs to ‘Struggle’ More in the South China Sea Vietnam Needs to ‘Struggle’ More in the South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap-19294218919880.jpg)
Vietnam Needs to ‘Struggle’ More in the South China Sea
By Derek Grossman
Assessing Hanoi’s strategy after the Vanguard Bank standoff with China.
![What Would a Vietnam South China Sea Legal Challenge Mean? What Would a Vietnam South China Sea Legal Challenge Mean?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_16206222234949.jpg)
What Would a Vietnam South China Sea Legal Challenge Mean?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the potential implications of a significant move if it is taken.
![Vietnam Seeks Australia’s Support on the South China Sea Vietnam Seeks Australia’s Support on the South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19235188757093.jpg)
Vietnam Seeks Australia’s Support on the South China Sea
By Du Nhat Dang
Scott Morrison's visit will mesh with Vietnam's strategy of seeking assurances over its maritime disputes with China.
![Ahead of Drills in South China Sea, Chinese Foreign Minister Visits Vietnam Ahead of Drills in South China Sea, Chinese Foreign Minister Visits Vietnam](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18091373902472.jpg)
Ahead of Drills in South China Sea, Chinese Foreign Minister Visits Vietnam
By Charlotte Gao
China and Vietnam agree to “cautiously handle maritime issues.”
![US Striking Just the Right Balance With Vietnam in South China Sea US Striking Just the Right Balance With Vietnam in South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-24527304738_52c66370ff_k.jpg)
US Striking Just the Right Balance With Vietnam in South China Sea
By Derek Grossman
The Trump administration is continuing positive momentum in U.S.-Vietnam relations.
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