The Chinese chairman AND the missus are in Hanoi (She’s “super classy” you know). They’ve arrived on a major charm offensive, hoping to strengthen ties with the Vietnamese and help cement that area firmly in China’s corner.
China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan is super classy and is a great diplomat for Xi Jinping during his foreign trips.
She does an excellent job while keeping a low profile and staying out of controversies. Tough balance.
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— S.L. Kanthan (@Kanthan2030) December 13, 2023
They were busy laying the groundwork the week before, sending typical Chinese signals of dominance and making sure everyone knew alliances with Vietnam’s neighbors were good and tight.
Chinese naval vessels have become the first ships to dock at a new pier at a Cambodian naval base that the United States and some international security analysts say…
