[eBook]Learn from Your Comrades: Understanding Authoritarian Diffusion between Vietnam and China

[eBook]Learn from Your Comrades: Understanding Authoritarian Diffusion between Vietnam and China

Nguyen Khac Giang

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ISBN: 9789815203943

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Since the normalization of relations in 1991, Vietnam and China, two of the five remaining communist regimes, have established a robust framework for mutual learning and cooperation. This collaboration has primarily centred around party governance and cadre training. 

Vietnam has actively studied and adopted elements of China’s successful model, which combines economic reform with strict political control. This approach has allowed Vietnam to maintain communist rule in the face of increasing global pressure for democratic reforms. 

The process of learning from China involves two key dynamics: desirability versus capability, and effectiveness versus appropriateness. While Vietnam desires to achieve the same level of effectiveness as China in certain policy areas, it has been cautious in fully replicating the Chinese model, and shown consideration for its appropriateness to Vietnam’s unique circumstances and for China’s underlying motivations. 

Vietnam has adopted a mixed approach to learning from China, incorporating direct emulation, selective adaptation and drawing inspiration from China’s experiences. One notable example of this is the ongoing anti-corruption efforts of both regimes, which share some similarities but also have distinct differences. 

The learning relationship between Vietnam and China is not without its challenges. Historical animosities, maritime disputes and anti-China sentiment all play a role in shaping this partnership. As a result, Vietnam has had to employ innovative tactics to adapt Chinese lessons to fit its own circumstances.

This book is on the press and will be available for purchase from 25 September 2024.

Format: Ebook

Number of Pages: 43

Publication Date: 09/09/2024

Imprint: ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute

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