What if China and Vietnam went to war?

[Zhang Fan]

The SCS has long been a source of conflict for China and its neighbours,in recent months Vietnam has accused China of sinking multiple fishing boats in contested areas,in response,China has said that they reserve the right to take law enforcement actions when both illegally enter their territory,in 2014 a survey found that 84% of Vietnamese ppl were worried that China's regional dispute could lead to a military conflict,so,what would happen if China and Vietnam went to war?well,as a matter of a fact,the 2 nations have already seen combats not that long ago,in 1979,China attacked Vietnam in retaliation for Viet's invasion of Cambodia the previous year,although China put up a much larger fighting force,they were unable to overcome the Vietnamese military and failed ousting them from Cambodia,after just 6 weeks,China retreated.although both countries proclaimed victory,it was clear that China had not achieved its goals and suffered major losses.But,that was 36 years ago,and both countries have changed dramatically.Today,as was the case in 1979,China's military considerably larger and better funded than Vietnam's.Worldwide,China ranks 3rd in overall military strength,while Vietnam only ranks 21st,additionally China boasts 2.3 million active soldiers to Vietnam's roughly 400000,China also has considerably more military equipments,and spends $145 billion dollars a year on defence,that's about 40 times Viet's military budget,but despite China's obvious advantage,Vietnam has been quietly bolstering its airforce and navy,besides beating out China in the late 70's,Vietnam has experience battling other powerful militaries,including French as well as American forces.A security expert has been quoted as saying:even if Vietnam doesn't win the conflict,their defeat won't come easily,still,despite Vietnam's newer technology,their historical win has been predominately based on land battles,as the SCS would likely be the setting of a new war,there's little hope of Vietnam matching up the China's unbelievably huge navy,with 63 submarines,25 destroyers,1 aircraft carrier and thousands of merchant marines,China's fleet is 10 times stronger than Vietnam,clearly,Vietnam has little advantage in any potential battle,what's worse is that Vietnam is not a member of NATO,and does not have the U.S's guaranteed protection,the U.S even has arms embargo against Vietnam,although it was recently relaxed,specifically in response to Chinese aggression.At best,Vietnam coud seize support from Philippines,one of their closest allies,and also,one of the most fearful of Chinese aggression.Pound for Pound,there's little Vietnam could do to avoid losing a battle against China,but,history has shown,despite their smaller size and resources,they still pack a heavy punch,Vietnam maybe weaker,but it's far from defenceless

What If China And Vietnam Went To War? | TestTube

 

[Zhang Fan]

I typed the vid down word by word just for practising my listening of English

 

[illusion8]

Man to man...I would bet on Vietnam.

 

[Beast]

VCP is run by sensible people. They will not go to war against China.

The last time they go to war with China. They have a humble experience in South Johnson reef skirmish in 1988.

 

[Talwar e Pakistan]

The SCS has long been a source of conflict for China and its neighbours,in recent months Vietnam has accused China of sinking multiple fishing boats in contested areas,in response,China has said that they reserve the right to take law enforcement actions when both illegally enter their territory,in 2014 a survey found that 84% of Vietnamese ppl were worried that China's regional dispute could lead to a military conflict,so,what would happen if China and Vietnam went to war?well,as a matter of a fact,the 2 nations have already seen combats not that long ago,in 1979,China attacked Vietnam in retaliation for Viet's invasion of Cambodia the previous year,although China put up a much larger fighting force,they were unable to overcome the Vietnamese military and failed ousting them from Cambodia,after just 6 weeks,China retreated.although both countries proclaimed victory,it was clear that China had not achieved its goals and suffered major losses.But,that was 36 years ago,and both countries have changed dramatically.Today,as was the case in 1979,China's military considerably larger and better funded than Vietnam's.Worldwide,China ranks 3rd in overall military strength,while Vietnam only ranks 21st,additionally China boasts 2.3 million active soldiers to Vietnam's roughly 400000,China also has considerably more military equipments,and spends $145 billion dollars a year on defence,that's about 40 times Viet's military budget,but despite China's obvious advantage,Vietnam has been quietly bolstering its airforce and navy,besides beating out China in the late 70's,Vietnam has experience battling other powerful militaries,including French as well as American forces.A security expert has been quoted as saying:even if Vietnam doesn't win the conflict,their defeat won't come easily,still,despite Vietnam's newer technology,their historical win has been predominately based on land battles,as the SCS would likely be the setting of a new war,there's little hope of Vietnam matching up the China's unbelievably huge navy,with 63 submarines,25 destroyers,1 aircraft carrier and thousands of merchant marines,China's fleet is 10 times stronger than Vietnam,clearly,Vietnam has little advantage in any potential battle,what's worse is that Vietnam is not a member of NATO,and does not have the U.S's guaranteed protection,the U.S even has arms embargo against Vietnam,although it was recently relaxed,specifically in response to Chinese aggression.At best,Vietnam coud seize support from Philippines,one of their closest allies,and also,one of the most fearful of Chinese aggression.Pound for Pound,there's little Vietnam could do to avoid losing a battle against China,but,history has shown,despite their smaller size and resources,they still pack a heavy punch,Vietnam maybe weaker,but it's far from defenceless

What If China And Vietnam Went To War? | TestTube

No doubt, China would win; but would not be able to hold Vietnam.

 

[Zhang Fan]

Man to man...I would bet on Vietnam.

yea,no sh*t,anyone even morons can anticipate that,sun would rise from west if an indian betted on China,haha

 

[xperia]

I don't know why these days everybody is so fond of war.Probably because our generation has not seen a major conflict of world powers that's why we talk about it as if it is a cricket match

 

[Ghazwa e Hind]

yea,no sh*t,anyone even morons can anticipate that,sun would rise from west if an indian betted on China,haha

You nailed it

 

[Azadkashmir]

Vietnam will hold china hostage and have all Chinese leaders hand over their credit cards and Vietnam becomes super power over night overtaking united states. This time time its Vietnam invading USA to halt communism spreading. Vietnam will have bases around the world including Russia. All the world people will flock to Vietnam for the new found prosperity and jobs. Vietnam will form a union with middle east and will switch petrodollar to Vietnam currency.
after few years Vietnam will claim they are god chosen people and take over isreal so now the Israelis and Palestinians are oppressed by the god chosen people the Vietnamese. Pakistan tries to free isreal but Vietnam reminds Pakistan that we give you free electricity. Nawaz sharif will have a mild heart attack upon hearing this news, the threat to cut off electricity will affect his sugar mill business profits. Apparently the sugar mill is more important so Pakistan stays put.
Zardari is nominated to become the head of UN and he suggests ten percent profit from every country yearly GDP except hyper power Vietnam. The countries that do not meet this criteria will be invaded.

 

[21stCentury]

Vietnam would be a Chinese outpost again, just like the natural order of things.

 

[illusion8]

You nailed it

yea,no sh*t,anyone even morons can anticipate that,sun would rise from west if an indian betted on China,haha

Lol..pakistanis and chinese made for each other..no sh*t indeed.

 

[Jlaw]

I don't know why these days everybody is so fond of war.Probably because our generation has not seen a major conflict of world powers that's why we talk about it as if it is a cricket match

Because the new generation think war is like a video game, lol.

 

[zebra7]

I typed the vid down word by word just for practising my listening of English

My friend there is another post What If China And Vietnam Went To War?
Ask the mod to merge them with you.

 

[vayuputhra]

The SCS has long been a source of conflict for China and its neighbours,in recent months Vietnam has accused China of sinking multiple fishing boats in contested areas,in response,China has said that they reserve the right to take law enforcement actions when both illegally enter their territory,in 2014 a survey found that 84% of Vietnamese ppl were worried that China's regional dispute could lead to a military conflict,so,what would happen if China and Vietnam went to war?well,as a matter of a fact,the 2 nations have already seen combats not that long ago,in 1979,China attacked Vietnam in retaliation for Viet's invasion of Cambodia the previous year,although China put up a much larger fighting force,they were unable to overcome the Vietnamese military and failed ousting them from Cambodia,after just 6 weeks,China retreated.although both countries proclaimed victory,it was clear that China had not achieved its goals and suffered major losses.But,that was 36 years ago,and both countries have changed dramatically.Today,as was the case in 1979,China's military considerably larger and better funded than Vietnam's.Worldwide,China ranks 3rd in overall military strength,while Vietnam only ranks 21st,additionally China boasts 2.3 million active soldiers to Vietnam's roughly 400000,China also has considerably more military equipments,and spends $145 billion dollars a year on defence,that's about 40 times Viet's military budget,but despite China's obvious advantage,Vietnam has been quietly bolstering its airforce and navy,besides beating out China in the late 70's,Vietnam has experience battling other powerful militaries,including French as well as American forces.A security expert has been quoted as saying:even if Vietnam doesn't win the conflict,their defeat won't come easily,still,despite Vietnam's newer technology,their historical win has been predominately based on land battles,as the SCS would likely be the setting of a new war,there's little hope of Vietnam matching up the China's unbelievably huge navy,with 63 submarines,25 destroyers,1 aircraft carrier and thousands of merchant marines,China's fleet is 10 times stronger than Vietnam,clearly,Vietnam has little advantage in any potential battle,what's worse is that Vietnam is not a member of NATO,and does not have the U.S's guaranteed protection,the U.S even has arms embargo against Vietnam,although it was recently relaxed,specifically in response to Chinese aggression.At best,Vietnam coud seize support from Philippines,one of their closest allies,and also,one of the most fearful of Chinese aggression.Pound for Pound,there's little Vietnam could do to avoid losing a battle against China,but,history has shown,despite their smaller size and resources,they still pack a heavy punch,Vietnam maybe weaker,but it's far from defenceless

What If China And Vietnam Went To War? | TestTube

This time if it happens india will send its special advisers, and america will send its special equipment. And Japan a ship load of dollers

 

[Dungeness]

This time if it happens india will send its special advisers, and america will send its special equipment. And Japan a ship load of dollers

Why do you think Vietnam would need Indian advisers in a war with China?