The fact that General Secretary To Lam awarded Vietnam’s most honorable Gold Star Order to former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung can be considered an important political move. This could be a test of General Secretary To Lam’s power, to probe the reactions of individuals and factions in the Party’s leadership.
International media is very interested in the event that General Secretary To Lam reached agreements with the Beijing leadership on foreign policy in Vietnam-China relations. As well as To Lam’s commitment to wholeheartedly promote the study of President Xi Jinping’s ideology.
According to analysts, this is a complex and sensitive issue, at a time when To Lam is under pressure from the ideological alliance of conservative and pro-China factions in the Communist Party of Vietnam. This can be seen as an effort to strengthen the ideological and political relationship between the two countries.
This can also cause concerns about the growing dependence on China. Public opinion sees that Vietnam is making too many concessions to China, which can increase internal tensions and affect the position and power of General Secretary To Lam.
This is seen as a step closer to China in terms of ideology. This can also cause opposition from Western countries and the United States.
These countries may consider Vietnam’s closer proximity to China as a challenge to their Indo-Pacific strategy. This could lead to the West and the United States reducing support or putting pressure on Vietnam.
In particular, countries in the ASEAN region are concerned about China’s increasing influence through Vietnam. This could affect Vietnam’s relations with neighboring countries.
This is what affects the long-term future of General Secretary To Lam according to possible scenarios.
– If the agreements with China bring clear benefits for Vietnam, the position of General Secretary will be consolidated. To Lam can become a Vietnamese leader who has contributed to effectively balancing relations with China.
– On the contrary, if these agreements are seen as making too many concessions to China, it can lead to domestic dissatisfaction and international pressure. In this case, To Lam’s reputation may decline, and he may face opposition from factions within the Party.
According to experts, to maintain prestige and position, To Lam needs to be very clear-headed in balancing relations with China and Western countries, especially the US.
According to The Diplomat, Vietnam’s study of Xi Jinping’s ideology may be an effort to strengthen relations with China. But Hanoi also needs to maintain its independence and not be too dependent on Beijing. In particular, accepting the study of Xi Jinping’s ideology may raise concerns about China’s growing influence on Vietnam.
Meanwhile, the Global Times praised Vietnam’s study of Xi Jinping’s ideology and socialism with Chinese characteristics.
According to the Straits Times (Singapore), Vietnam’s move closer to China warns that this could affect the balance of power in the region. Meanwhile, according to the Bangkok Post (Thailand), Vietnam’s study of Xi Jinping’s ideology may be a strategy to strengthen relations with China but also warns of the risk of imbalance in Vietnam’s foreign relations.
Human Rights Watch has expressed concern about Vietnam’s adoption of Xi Jinping’s ideology, saying it could lead to restrictions on freedom of expression and other human rights in Vietnam.
Tra My – Thoibao.de
