Author: Sharipov, Baxodir Faxriddinovich

Annotation: This article analyzes to what extent and in what ways the Chinese factor has influenced the formation of political order in Vietnam. In particular, it examines how closely Vietnam’s system of governance has converged toward or diverged from the Chinese model of political organization and rule. The study shows that the similarities in the governance structures of Vietnam and China are not primarily the result of direct influence, but rather the outcome of similar conditions and tasks that emerged in the course of historical development. Both countries first experienced national liberation struggles and later faced similar challenges, conditions, and objectives in establishing and institutionally consolidating communist rule. These factors led to a partial convergence of political institutions, governance mechanisms, and practices. However, this convergence is not the result of direct imitation or external pressure, but rather the consequence of an analogous path of historical development.

Keywords: “Digital Silk Road,” “Belt and Road Initiative,” China, Vietnam, United States, deferential prudence (deference), the Le Dynasty, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, military resistance and diplomatic deference.

Pages in journal: 365 - 371