China and the Vietnam wars, 1950-1975
"China and the Vietnam Wars, 1950–1975" by Qiang Zhai offers a comprehensive examination of Beijing's involvement in Vietnam's struggles against France and the United States. Drawing on newly released Chinese archival sources, memoirs, and diaries, Zhai explores the historical, domestic, and international contexts shaping China's Indochina policy. The book provides insights into Mao Zedong's foreign policy, highlighting his perception of the United States as a primary threat to China's security and his support for Ho Chi Minh as a means to counter American influence in Southeast Asia. As Sino-Soviet relations deteriorated in the late 1960s and 1970s, Mao adjusted his policies, encouraging North Vietnam to seek peace with the United States. This work is a valuable contribution to understanding Cold War dynamics and Chinese foreign policy
Print Book, English, 2000
University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, 2000