Do you know that Russia navy ship shot your militia "fishing boat" that illegally entered Russian water a few years back? What was the reaction from "big brother" PRC? Your government folded to Russia since its military is both wrong and weaker. PRC is effectively a mid-tier bully who is scare of "bigger brother."
Diplomatic maneuvering is an art that you need experiences to master. Do you know why I said PRC is a like a parking lot watcher for Vietnam and the Philippines' house, and Taiwan has the bathroom? It has another layer of meaning. If you understand that, then you will know why I bolded your sentence.
No one is trying head-to-head with PRC. Actually, your government prefer that but smaller nations are smart enough to not comply.
With that, I will leave you and your fellow Chinese-men to bath in your collective arrogant sense of "superiority."
Stop trying to divert attention... You are not responding to any of my posted comment regarding Vietnam and China. Becos its the truth and there is nothing you can do about it. You can continue to live in delusion but your useless ranting will not change the fact of Vietnam soften stances against China. Vietnam communist party is smarter and rational than you can think. You shall thank them for saving your as$ instead of being a useless nationalist fool.
Look at Philippine, what have they gained from going against China? They lose whole control of Scarborough Shoal.. And not even US send any patrol ship to support them against CMS.. PCG are outnumber by CMS. They cannot afford to play game with China. That is a reality.. Your VCP is smart to realise that. Be friend with China and compromise to our demand is more practical.