A Chinese vessel (left) and a Vietnamese one come together off the Paracels this week, in a photo issued by Beijing. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Deadly anti-China riots in Vietnam play into the hands of Beijing's hawks
Beijing has taken a softer stance with Hanoi over territorial claims, but that may be about to change
A Chinese vessel (left) and a Vietnamese one come together off the Paracels this week, in a photo issued by Beijing. Photo: SCMP Pictures
