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Vietnam's 'Bamboo Diplomacy' Balancing Act Between China, U.S.

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Xi Jinping made a state visit to Vietnam three months after Hanoi upgraded relations with Washington to the highest strategic level, bringing its ties with the U.S. on par with that of China. We ask why the Chinese leader’s visit was significant and what it means — not only for Vietnam, but also for great power rivalry. Our guests: Lai I-chung - President of Taiwanese Think Tank the Prospect Foundation Liou To-hai - National Chengchi University Adjunct Professor of Diplomacy and College of International Affairs WTO Studies Center Director