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I think it was a good idea to change the name of that area of the sea, if nothing else, Its an small step in the right direction, the chinese are using the "South China Sea" name as another excuse for their claims and even in chinese language is known as the "South Sea". Its an incorrect name...

Got this from Twitter: "Crisis Escalation: China has deployed HYSY-760 drillship and several escort ships to Vanguard Bank in the South China Sea". That's the area where the Spanish company is drilling.

Interesting news from a Thai newspaper, originally from Reuters about Vietnam that the Vietnamese media is silent about (as far as I know): Vietnam pollution fight hits supplier to global fashion brands 21 Jul 2017 at 14:17 REUTERS...

Can Vietnam’s Military Really Mind Its Own Businesses? The debate over the military’s role in economic activities continues to rage on. By Nguyen The Phuong July 20, 2017 http://thediplomat.com/2017/07/can-vietnams-military-really-mind-its-own-businesses/ The land disputes that surfaced...

One small detail that most people don't usually notice, the price given for the F-35 in practically all cases is only what USA pays to Lockheed Martin, it does not include the engine and that makes a big difference. The price for all other aircraft is always given including the engines, so this...

Latest pic of Spratly island (Dao Truong Sa Lon) land reclamation:

Yes, Indonesia has very different needs than Vietnam. For Indonesia it makes sense to have an strong amphibious force including big ships since it is a country of so many islands. The chinese threat to Indonesia is relatively minor compared to Vietnam. Indonesia needs to keep enough of a...

Big ship = big target. Many small LSTs are a much more secured, effective proposition.

Stealth requirements will surely reshape the ship. One thing that I think VN should do is to improve the weapon systems in the large coast guard ships. I think the DN-2000 should have a 76mm gun.

The Hamilton is a 50 year old design.

Doi Moi II: Rule of Law and State Legitimacy in Vietnam “Vietnam has the opportunity to define a next-generation model of liberalized development.” Le Vinh Trien and Kris Hartley http://thediplomat.com/2017/07/doi-moi-ii-rule-of-law-and-state-legitimacy-in-vietnam/ Vietnam’s economic...

It seems like its time to visit India again.

Let me tell you, that DN-4000 is a really nice ship, good size (123 x 16 m). Can adapt the design to make a nice frigate which is just what VN needs. I think its an step in that direction.

Just found this at the GiaoducQP website: I Predict that by the year 2020 VIETNAM MARINE POLICE FORCE WILL HAVE the following large ships: - 2 SHIPS DN-4000 - 2 SHIPS HAMILTON - 8 SHIPS DN-2000 - 6 SHIPS FIRE 1000 tons Those are their words. I think the DN-4000 is the multi purpose ship just...

I think so.

I claimed to be Vietnamese? That's new to me, maybe he can show when I said that.

As I understand he is a Viet of chinese origin and his thinking is pretty much chinese, so figure that you are talking to a chinese, in which case, everything he says is "normal" and expected. He is also known for racial hate against westerners and Indians and for advocating for the "superior...

Or it could be the DN-4000.

Vietnam Is Chasing India To Escape The Grip Of China Ralph Jennings , CONTRIBUTOR https://www.forbes.com/sites/ralphjennings/2017/07/10/vietnam-is-chasing-india-in-a-new-gambit-to-resist-china/#1e36e4da5f59 Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. India's Prime Minister...

Three PLAN Officers May Have Just Revealed What China Wants in the South China Sea July 9, 2017 http://nationalinterest.org/feature/three-plan-officers-may-have-just-revealed-what-china-wants-21458?page=show Chinese strategy in the South China Sea is expansionary in aim, incremental by design...