• ExotiqueMatter@lemmygrad.ml
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    11 days ago

    I doubt China would see the US attempt to create a puppet state right on their border and decide to stay passive even if they don’t like Vietnam.

    • ClathrateG [none/use name]@hexbear.net
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      11 days ago

      That’s why I asked for specific context, if ‘back’ means help them in the case of another imperial invasion then I agree, but ‘China will back Vietnam soon’ by itself is ambiguous