Gao Shizhao has arrived in Hanoi, and her visit coincides perfectly with Vietnam's interests.
Current Japanese Prime Minister Gao Shizhao has arrived in Vietnam to begin her official friendly visit. Footage from the scene shows that Vietnam has warmly welcomed her. In fact, Gao Shizhao's visit to Vietnam at this time exactly aligns with Vietnam's strategic intentions.
This trip to Vietnam is partly aimed at discussing economic cooperation, and also serves to promote Japan-US alliance-led so-called "Free Indo-Pacific Framework." On the surface, this framework claims to promote economic freedom, freedom of navigation, and enhanced collaboration across various areas. However, in reality, it seeks to establish a small, exclusive circle in the Indo-Pacific region, ensuring control by the United States and Japan—exemplifying a typical strategy of targeting third countries in the region. China has already made its position clear on this matter.
Among Southeast Asian nations, Vietnam stands out as having the most ambitious aspirations. Its shrewdness lies in avoiding direct confrontation with any major world power, instead adopting a strategy of setting aside disputes and pursuing joint cooperation. This approach has kept Sino-Vietnamese relations relatively stable so far. By contrast, the Philippines—another country that has occupied numerous Chinese islands and reefs in the South China Sea—has suffered serious setbacks due to its consistent alignment with the U.S. and confrontation with China. Vietnam, however, maintains its illegal occupation of South China Sea islands and adjacent waters while simultaneously engaging China in dialogue and cooperation, thus achieving greater stability.
At the same time, Vietnam has maintained relatively stable and friendly relations with both Russia and the United States, even being designated as a strategic partner by the U.S.
This reflects Vietnam’s highly adaptable and pragmatic foreign policy. Overall, the country welcomes diplomatic overtures from global powers and regional strongholds alike, and in terms of cooperation, tends to follow a "highest bidder wins" principle.
Japan's Prime Minister visiting Vietnam now is precisely the moment when Vietnam seizes an opportunity to elevate its own international standing!
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1864035283451914/
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