16 December 2015

Lianhe Zaobao

In an article contribution, Mr Shu Quanzhi, a PhD candidate from the Department of History, had discussed the diplomatic strategies of China and Vietnam vis-à-vis Laos.

In the article, he mentioned that there is a need for Vietnam to maintain good relations with Laos for the sake of its national security.

He added that it is also important for China to continue developing its relations with Laos as Laos will assume the chairmanship of ASEAN next year and the South China Sea issue is an important topic in China-ASEAN relations.