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I have a product line of sculptures, like Buddhist art (a lot of Buddha and Quan Am statues) and reproductions of ancient art such as Greek, Egyptian sculpture, etc. I get the product made for me for export to USA and Europe. I'm thinking about opening a workshop in Danang next year and make it there if everything goes well.
I can already smell the fuel from the F-16 engines.........
This is very important news because it will weaken the pro china faction in the vietnamese government. The ones that oppose the pro china faction can say "see, the US wants to help us?
Nga muốn bán S-400 cho Việt Nam trong tương lai gần
Don't you feel like a kid in the candy store?[/quote]
Yes, especially McCain met the head of VCP, a man of pro china faction. This encounter is probably the most important one in the series of US high profile visits to VN. Lifting arms embargo is not about selling or buying weapons but demonstrating how serious and honest America behaves toward it's former enemy.
As for s-400, it is interesting to note that the announcement comes shortly after Russia agrees to sell the toy to China. That shows the Russian don't want China to have an overwhelming advantage in aerial domain should it come to a confrontation with its comrade Vietnam. Conclusion, we can continue to rely on Russia that they will keep China in check despite the repeated shows of friendship. One should know Russia has its own version of pivot to Asia and fears Chinese rise as well.
For the leadership of VN, it is a huge challenge how to balance the relationship between the great powers America, China, Russia and Japan. Thing is not easier since Russia and the West are at war over Ukraine. It is difficult to assess the impact on the relationship with vladimir putin if we close a military alliance with America.
I think the next months will decide. Exciting times ahead.
All good luck for your business.
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