by cogitASIA Staff • March 14, 2014

By Jonathan  D. London

A Vietnamese woman looks over the terraces of Tavan and Sapa in northern Vietnam, site of a Chinese invasion in 1979. Source: Trilli bagus’ flickr photostream, used under a creative commons license.

Internationally, the rhythms of Vietnam’s political calendar are not frequently discussed. And yet in the context of escalating regional tensions and of fragile efforts to address them, it is worth noting that January, February, and March of each year are months in which Vietnamese political passions toward China burn especially hot. An appreciation of the reasons for this provides insights into Vietnamese perspectives on China’s current assertive tilt and the complexities Hanoi faces in coping with it. Continue reading Vietnam: Days not Forgotten →