Diplomacy
Vietnam offshore oil and gas draw Japan, US, Russia to South China Sea
Japan, the US, and Russia are showing interest in Vietnam's offshore oil and gas development, signaling a potential intensification of resource competition in the South China Sea. This move reflects the converging strategic interests of these nations in energy security and geopolitical influence.
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