Beijing tries to bait Hanoi, competing for influence with Washington

China donated more money and the COVID-19 vaccine to Vietnam after the US additionally gave Vietnam more than 2 million doses. Vietnam’s state-controlled media on Thursday, December 2, reported that during the ongoing visit to China by Vietnamese Foreign Minister…
Vietnam and China compete for influence in Laos

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…