Is China encircling Vietnam?

Opinion Is China encircling Vietnam? Training center near Vientiane adds to Beijing's growing presence in Cambodia Imran Shamsunahar November 12, 2026 05:05 JST Cambodian military chiefs walk during the official inauguration of the Ream Naval Base in Sihanoukville, southwestern of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Apr 5, 2025.  © AP Imran Shamsunahar is a freelance writer focusing on the Asia-Pacific region, currently based in Kuala Lumpur. Read Next International relations Japan and Vietnam sign energy deals as Hanoi's power needs surge Comment Prospect of 'modern-day Yalta' shakes Asia's postwar order Technology Vietnam drone intrusions prompt airport safety response nationwide Travel & Leisure Vietnam province tries no-visa tourism to lure Chinese to Nha Trang beaches Electronics Vietnam security ministry seeks Samsung's help on AI and chips Property Vietnam weighs barring foreign purchases of houses Latest on Opinion Opinion Vietnam's future growth depends on developing high-value companies Opinion US midterms expose costs of East Asia's Trump diplomacy Opinion China is emerging as a key testing ground for healthcare innovations Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.