Several of the main leaders in Vietnam's troika are from the North, and the North is pro-China (South**).
These leaders know that in the short and medium term, diplomacy will be dominated by "left and right", and in the long term, it will definitely turn to China.
The reason is simple.
Vietnam cannot become a world power like the United States, China and Russia, and can only become a regional power and a moderately developed country at most. To achieve this, one ultimately chooses a faction, although this choice can be vague.
Either lean toward the United States, or lean toward China.
For Vietnam, there have been wars in history and between China and the United States.
In the real world, the United States is stronger, but it is more closely linked to China's economy. In the long run, China's overall strength is likely to surpass that of the United States.
Due to ideological and historical reasons, following the United States, the upper limit is Japan and South Korea, and it is impossible to reach the height of Japan and South Korea.
With China, except for some pimples in history and a few reefs in the South China Sea, there is not much of a problem, and if you put the younger brother in the right position, you may be the second and third in the future Chinese system, which is much stronger than South Korea and Japan. Moreover, among the big countries, China still respects small countries more than the United States and the Soviet Union.
There can be no doubt that Vietnam has made a long-term strategic choice. They are not only seeking economic stability and development, but also national security and independence. Vietnam is well aware that only through independent development and independent diplomacy can it gain a greater voice and influence in the international arena.
Similarly, China is making long-term strategic choices. As the largest developing country in the world, China's choice of development path and strategic planning have a far-reaching impact on the world. While pursuing economic development, China is also actively promoting political, cultural, scientific and technological progress. China is well aware that only through comprehensive, coordinated and sustainable development can the country achieve long-term peace and stability, prosperity and strength.
In this era of globalization, long-term strategic choices are particularly important. The competition between countries is no longer just economic and military competition, but more of a competition of comprehensive national strength. As a result, both Vietnam and China are making long-term strategic choices to address the challenges and opportunities ahead.