In recent years, Vietnam, as a country that has attracted much attention in the context of the confrontation between China and the United States, has received keen attention from countries around the world. Recently, a series of actions by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh have attracted widespread attention. After Vietnam had just strengthened its relations with China, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh turned around and went to Japan to seek Japan's cooperation. The line-up of this visit is very strong, covering all sectors and fields of Vietnam, which shows the Prime Minister's great ambition for the country's development.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh left Vietnam on December 15 to lead a high-level Vietnamese delegation to Japan to attend the Summit to Commemorate the Half Century of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation. Not only that, but he also participated in the signing ceremony of the memorandum of cooperation between Henan Province of Vietnam and Gunma Prefecture of Japan. The signing of the memorandum of cooperation reflects the great importance that Vietnam attaches to Japan's cooperation and expresses its willingness to encourage Japanese companies to increase investment in Vietnam. During the talks, Pham Minh Chinh also stressed the importance of promoting cooperation between the two sides, especially in the fields of equipment, food, chemicals, science and technology. The visit and the signing of the memorandum of understanding show that Vietnam has a clear strategic intention to strengthen cooperation with Japan.
The reason why Vietnam actively seeks cooperation in the context of the confrontation between China and the United States is not only because of its strategic needs for national development, but more importantly, because of geopolitical considerations. Vietnam has a dispute with China in the South China Sea, and although Vietnam occupies a relatively large number of islands in the South China Sea, its active pursuit of cooperation with China reflects its recognition of the importance of regional peace and stability. Vietnam does not want to stand against China, but hopes to cooperate with China to resolve disputes in the South China Sea and jointly develop its resources. This position is in line with China's proposition of "shelving disputes and joint development" and is conducive to maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea.
On the other hand, Vietnam also faces benefits from the United States and Japan**. The United States has been trying to draw Vietnam into its camp as a counterweight to China's rise. Japan, on the other hand, has a wide range of political and economic influence in the region and beyond, and hopes to strengthen its position in the Asian region through cooperation with Vietnam. However, Vietnam has maintained a relatively independent stance in its cooperation with these major powers, seeking a balance that maximizes its own interests.
Vietnam's Prime Minister's visit to Japan to seek cooperation provides a model for countries around the world to consider. As a small and medium-sized country, Vietnam faces conflicts of interest and tests from major powers such as China and the United States. Against this backdrop, Vietnam has chosen to put its national interests first, flexibly adjust its foreign policy, and maintain good cooperative relations with other countries.
This approach is of reference for small and medium-sized countries. It is difficult for small and medium-sized countries to influence the policies of major countries in international affairs, but they can adhere to their core interests and seek cooperation from all parties to achieve their own development through flexible diplomatic means. This requires leaders of small and medium-sized countries to have a high degree of political wisdom and strategic vision, and to be able to flexibly respond to various complex international situations.
In short, the Vietnamese Prime Minister's visit to Japan to seek cooperation demonstrates Vietnam's diplomatic wisdom as a small and medium-sized country in the context of the confrontation between China and the United States. This practice provides a useful reference for other small and medium-sized countries and has attracted wide attention from the world. It is hoped that Vietnam will continue to maintain an active and prudent foreign policy and create a more favorable external environment for the country's development.