Vietnam has long wanted to build a high-speed railway across the border to boost the country's economy and improve the transportation situation of its people. However, due to a shortage of funds and technical problems, Vietnam has been unable to achieve this goal. Japan, as an important partner of Vietnam, has always been seen as a possible country to provide financial and technical support. However, after a recent meeting, Japan did not seem willing to accede to Vietnam's request, which forced Vietnam to seek help from China. China, on the other hand, has taken a firmer stance and is reluctant to engage in any cooperation with third parties. This article will ** the motivation for this incident and the story behind it.
1. Vietnam lacks financial and technical support
Vietnam's economy is relatively weak, and it cannot afford the huge amount of money needed to build a high-speed railway. At the same time, due to technical limitations, Vietnam also needs to obtain technical support and experience from outside. Therefore, Vietnam's enlisting the help of international partners became the only way for them to build the railway.
Expanding: Vietnam is a developing country with a relatively weak economy and cannot afford the huge sums of money needed to build the railways on its own. Moreover, Vietnam has limited experience and technical level in railway construction, and needs to learn from the experience and technology of other countries to ensure the smooth progress and high-quality completion of the project. For these reasons, Vietnam had to take the initiative to seek the support of international partners.
2. Japan's political intentions
In recent years, Japan has been trying to strengthen cooperation with ASEAN countries, especially with Vietnam. At the same time, Japan also wants to form an alliance of ASEAN countries to compete with China's influence in the region. Therefore, Japan is likely to provide limited support to Vietnam for political and strategic reasons as it seeks cooperation.
Expansion: As a country seeking regional influence, Japan is trying to expand its influence in Southeast Asia through cooperation with Vietnam, while weakening China's position in the region. Japan hopes to attract Vietnam to cooperate with it by providing limited funding and technology to advance its own political and economic interests. However, Japan's intentions were clear, and Vietnam was well aware of Japan's intentions and began to reassess its cooperation with Japan.
3. China's attitude is resolute
As Vietnam's neighbor and largest partner, China has always shown its support and friendship for Vietnam. During the high-level visit of the Chinese side to Vietnam, China and Vietnam reached an agreement on the construction of a China-Vietnam cross-border railway. As an aid to Vietnam, China pledged to provide financial support to Vietnam. However, Vietnam has since turned to Japan for support, which has undoubtedly caused problems for the Chinese side.
Expand: China has always been a good friend and important partner of Vietnam. During China's high-level visit to Vietnam, it actively reached an agreement with Vietnam on the construction of railways. As a good neighbor of Vietnam, China is willing to provide free financial support to help Vietnam realize its dream of railway construction. However, Vietnam sought Japan's help immediately after the signing of the agreement, which made China helpless and embarrassed, and could not help but start to rethink its cooperation with Vietnam.
1. Vietnam seeks support from Japan
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh personally went to Japan in the hope of winning Japan's support and help. However, Japan did not meet Vietnam's expectations and only agreed to provide limited assistance. This was undoubtedly a disappointing experience for Vietnam. They are aware of Japan's stance of defending its own interests in the competition with China's interests.
Expanding: Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh personally went to Japan, hoping to win financial and technical support from Japan. However, Japan's request to Vietnam was not fulfilled as scheduled, and they only agreed to provide limited assistance. This disappointed Vietnam, realizing that Japan was holding its own interests and political stance in East Asian affairs.
2. Vietnam is once again seeking support from China
Immediately after Japan's refusal, Vietnam turned to China in the hope of receiving help and support from China. The Director General of the Vietnam Railways traveled to China and held a series of talks with the Director General of the State Railway of China. Vietnam hopes that China will take on more financial support to help them achieve their goal of building the railway.
Expanding: After Japan's refusal, Vietnam did not give up, but immediately sought help from China. The Director General of the Vietnam Railways personally visited China and held talks with the Director General of the State Railway of China, hoping that China would provide more financial and technical support to help them achieve their goal of building the railway. Vietnam is well aware that cooperation with China is one of their best options.
China has always maintained a friendly and supportive attitude towards Vietnam. However, China has also insisted on non-interference in Vietnam's cooperation with other countries, but at the same time stressed that no cooperation should harm China's interests. Especially in the face of accusations and meddling by the United States and Japan, China will take the necessary measures to protect its own interests.
Expanding: China has always maintained a friendly and supportive attitude towards Vietnam, but it has also insisted on non-interference in Vietnam's cooperation with other countries. China said that any cooperation should not be directed against a third party, that is, it should not harm China's interests. China is well aware of the intentions of the United States and Japan to intervene in Vietnam, and Vietnam, as a developing country, needs to carefully weigh the pros and cons in the choice of interests. If Vietnam takes some small actions to put pressure on China while maximizing its own interests, China will definitely take corresponding measures to safeguard its own interests.
Vietnam has long wanted to build a high-speed railway across the border to boost its domestic economy. However, due to financial and technical problems, Vietnam has not been able to achieve this goal. Vietnam first sought Japan's support, but it did not succeed. Then he turned to China, hoping to get help from China. China said it was willing to provide financial support, but stressed that no cooperation should harm China's interests. Vietnam's vacillating behavior this time may cause China's vigilance and concern. China will take appropriate measures in accordance with Vietnam's actions to safeguard its own interests.