Vietnam Is Building Islands to Challenge China’s Hold on a Vital Waterway

The contested South China Sea boasts rich oil and gas reserves and could play a key role in a conflict over Taiwan.
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Vietnam is taking a leaf out of China’s playbook to build fortified islands in the disputed South China Sea

(CNN) — Vietnam is on a South China Sea island-building binge that will likely see it soon surpass the area China has reclaimed in the strategic and contested Spratly Islands, according to a new ...

Thailand vs Vietnam: 8 Key Differences to Know Before You Go

These important differences between Thailand vs Vietnam can set you up for success on your next visit to Southeast Asia. Here ...
Defense One

The D Brief: Acquisition-reform draft; US pitches Gaza force; Nuke-test differences; Vietnam’s fake islands; And a bit more.

Among the changes: Hegseth wants to rename the “defense acquisition system” to the “warfighting acquisition system,” which is ...
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Vietnam is taking a leaf out of China’s playbook to build fortified islands in the disputed South China Sea

(CNN) — Vietnam is on a South China Sea island-building binge that will likely see it soon surpass the area China has reclaimed in the strategic and contested Spratly Islands, according to a new ...
WRAL

Vietnam is taking a leaf out of China’s playbook to build fortified islands in the disputed South China Sea

Vietnam is taking a leaf out of China’s playbook to build fortified islands in the disputed South China Sea (CNN) — Vietnam is on a South China Sea island-building binge that will likely see it soon ...