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And, yes, other countries may do similar things, and it is bad too, but it doesn’t justify China’s move here.
That’s really all my entire point. I’m not defending China’s claim, because it’s just as ludicrous as Vietnam’s. I was actually surprised to see how nuanced you approached this rather than assuming ill intent. Thanks for that
That’s how I read the latest stuff coming from the region as well. It is interesting that Vietnam is seeking ties with the US. Imo it’s a mistake to do that, but I’m not a Vietnamese citizen. The US typically betrays ML countries at the nearest convenience.