On Friday, China’s defence ministry said Dong was in Hanoi to attend that day’s celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army. It is not known how long he will be in Vietnam. On Thursday, To Lam called for expanded cooperation with China’s military in training, ideology and border defence in a meeting…
Recent satellite images reveal the emergence of potential military structures on several Vietnamese features in the Spratly Islands and the formation of new embankments enclosing six protected areas. They have been seen across Barque Canada Reef, Central Reef, Tennent Reef, Namyit Island, South Reef and Ladd Reef. 09:23 History, money and military: why the South…
Hong Kong police have arrested a 42-year-old man from mainland China on suspicion of stealing foreign currency worth about HK$11,000 (US$1,400) and a bank card from another passenger during a flight into the city from Vietnam. The force on Friday revealed details of the latest case of suspected in-flight theft, noting the victim had placed…
Vietnam has positioned itself in recent years as an attractive destination for Big Tech companies looking to move away from China. But Hanoi’s policies regarding social media have increasingly been following Beijing’s lead. The Southeast Asian nation is now ramping up already tight controls over online platforms with new rules that will require companies to…
China has been storing water in reservoirs along the upper reaches of the Red River to help neighbouring Vietnam as it battles deadly floods brought by Typhoon Yagi, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. At least 152 people have been killed and 140 are missing after Yagi – the most powerful storm to hit Asia…