EU Seeks Closer Vietnam Ties on Critical Minerals to Hedge Against China
The European Union is seeking to strengthen ties with Vietnam on critical minerals to reduce its reliance on China, according to classified EU documents. This indicates Vietnam's growing geopolitical importance as the bloc looks to diversify its supply chains.
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