Mining Exploration in Vietnam: China's New Strategy of Expansionism

New America Media by Thi Lam | Apr. 12, 2009 (News Analysis)

In November 2007, Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung reportedly approved China's large-scale project to mine aluminum ore, or bauxite, in the Central Highlands in exchange for financial aid. The decision of the communist party triggered a torrent of criticisms and objections from scientists, intellectuals, military and religious leaders. Full Story »

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Subjects: World, Business
Topics: Asia, China, Mining
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Posted by: Posted by Andrew Lam - Apr 12, 2009 - 8:57 AM PDT
Reviewed by: Andrew Lam (review), Kaizar Campwala (review)
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Edited by: Kaizar Campwala - Apr 12, 2009 - 12:52 PM PDT

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Kaizar Campwala
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 by Kaizar Campwala - Apr. 12, 2009

In making implications about China's motivations in Vietnam, without evidence or even a clearly articulated motivation, this piece is a prime example of biased, irresponsibly presented information.

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 by Andrew Lam - Apr. 12, 2009
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