Word: vietnam
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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CHINA'S ATTACK on Vietnam, though not unprovoked, is certainly reprehensible. It could be argued that frequent border conflicts between the two countries, Hanoi's expulsion of 180,000 ethnic Chinese and, in particular, its invasion of Cambodia and overthrow of the China-backed Pol Pot regime have forced China to do something to prove its strength and its commitment to supporting its allies...
Hanoi radio reported that Chinese planes have bombed factories, power plants and communications facilities i North Vietnam, inflicting "terrible damage...
Invading Chinese forces have stopped their advance into Vietnam after penetrating approximately six miles; and some Chinese troops may be pulling back, Western intelligence sources said yesterday...
...Soviet statement yesterday warned China to stop its invasion of Vietnam "before it is too late" and said the Soviet Union "will honor its obligations" under its treaty with the Vietnamese, which provides for "consultation" in the event that one of the signatories comes under attack...
...Well, I guess the question of stature depends on what country and what perspective you're looking at. I would believe the loss of American presence which was predicted at the end of Vietnam has not come about. The feeling that the Americans will control events in fine detail has certainly changed. But if you start with our interests in East Asia, I would argue the most important interest is our relationship with Japan--the third largest economy in the world. I would say the American-Japanese between the Soviets and the Japanese is something worth noticing here. I think...