- Transnational scam compounds are operating along the borders of Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, with leadership from figures like Anutin Charnvirakul and government action from Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
- Chinese organizations exploit special economic zones and scam compounds in Cambodia and Laos, amid broader Indo-Pacific concerns.
- Vietnam and China are vying for influence in Cambodia and Laos, with Vietnam also advocating for ASEAN centrality.
China prioritizes ties with Vietnam's leadership while Laos seeks development experience from Vietnam.
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Updated Sep 2
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What happened
China prioritizes ties with Vietnam's leadership while Laos seeks development experience from Vietnam.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Vietnam
country in Southeast Asia
Related events
- China and Vietnam are deepening their strategic cooperation.
- Vietnam and China shared strategic trust between the two nations on July 1, 2026.
- Leaders called for deeper economic cooperation between the two nations on May 6, 2026.
- Cooperation between Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos was boosted by bilateral ties and visits from a Party General Secretary in 2019.
- Vietnam and China's trade ties advanced, with Vietnam confirmed as China's largest trade partner in ASEAN.