This article was first published by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute as a Fulcrum commentary Rise of Chinese Language in Vietnam Hinders Plans to Bring Back Russian and translated for republication by Lianhe Zaobao on 24 July 2024.
Nguyen Thanh Giang is Visiting Senior Fellow, while Dr Le Hong Hiep is Senior Fellow and Coordinator, Vietnam Studies Programme, with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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