This book examines how the interaction between political and economic factors under Doi Moi has shaped Vietnam’s China policy and bilateral relations since the late 1980s. After providing a historical background, the book examines the conflicting effects that Doi Moi has generated on bilateral...

Frontmatter -- FOREWORD -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -- INTRODUCTION -- BILATERAL NORMALIZATION AND THE “THREE NO’S PRINCIPLE” -- THE INCREASING IRRELEVANCE OF THE “THREE NO’S PRINCIPLE” -- THE CASE FOR VIETNAM’S PURSUIT OF ALLIANCE POLITICS -- HOW HAS VIETNAM PURSUED ALLIANCE POLITICS? --...