The relationship between Vietnam and the US has recently made great changes. Next week, the US Secretary of Defense will visit Vietnam. US Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Vietnam from August 15-17, 2021. This will be Kamala Harris’ first…
Mischief Reef, Spratly Islands “Legal War” in “Tactical Three Races“ In its “Chinese dream,” China always aims to become a maritime power, and the East Sea (South China Sea) is the gateway for China to reach the world’s seas and…
The Chinese military has deployed helicopters and early warning aircraft on two islands occupied by Beijing in the South China Sea. Some experts, quoted by the Washington Times on July 13, 2021, say this is a sign that the Chinese…
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the world, increasing the number of infected people and deaths. However, in some countries and territories, people refuse to receive Chinese vaccines, despite the risk of disease. This happens in Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan,…
Ensuring economic growth to maintain the legitimacy of the communist party and the authoritarian regime is a key feature of the Chinese model. It is masked by socialist ideology, is pragmatic and transparent in policies, so it helps to increase…
With a per capita income of $2,500, Laos is still one of the 47 least developed countries, according to the United Nations ranking. Because Laos is such a poor country, it is easy for China to expand its influence over…
Vietnam’s Defense Minister Phan Van Giang called for actions to “constrain” and “avoid complicating the situation” in resolving disputes in the East Sea (South China Sea) when he met with ASEAN and Chinese ministers on May June 15. Noting the…
Many foreigners, mainly Chinese and Taiwanese, have hooked up with domestic Vietnamese to set up businesses and companies to disguise the illegal possession, sale, and transportation of drugs. Vietnam’s state-controlled media reported as mentioned above on June 17, citing information…
China hosted a meeting with 10 foreign ministers of ASEAN countries in the first two days of the past week, in Chongqing city. One of the contents is about the negotiation process of the Code of Conduct in the South…
Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 10 said there was “no specific information” about China having completed the installation of the world’s largest drilling rig and preparing to launch the Lang Thuy field, south of Hainan Island, in the…