All I'm saying, is that if Vietnam does actually gets wealthy a preemptive nuclear strike on Hanoi and Saigon followed by 12 months of carpet bombing and shelling, then annexing what's left will be a smart economic move for China.
That's the final answer to "NiceGuy"
There is a saying i want to impart to you.
"A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly.…"
Be the wise, my friend.