Nguyen Thi Mai, PhD

University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City

DOI : https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2026.v5i6n42

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ABSTRACT

After the establishment of the People's Republic of China (1949) and its alignment with the Soviet Union and other socialist countries, China provided aid to the revolutionary movements in the three Indochina countries. This support significantly strengthened the organization, enhanced the military and political capabilities of the revolutionary forces in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, and increased their international standing. However, Chinese aid stemmed not only from a proletarian internationalist stance as officially stated. However, it was also closely tied to Beijing's strategic interests, including the need to ensure national security, assert its role in the international communist movement, and establish a stabilizing belt on its southern flank to facilitate domestic economic recovery and development. By employing historical and logical methods, this article identifies the characteristics of China's policy towards the three Indochina countries during the period 1949-1954. These characteristics provide valuable reference points for the three Indochina nations in the current context, as China continues to increase its influence in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. A thorough understanding of the motives, methods, and consequences of China's policies during the 1949–1954 period can inform strategic considerations for countries in the region, enabling them to capitalize on opportunities for cooperation while mitigating adverse impacts on their relations with China.

KEYWORDS:

Cambodia;China; Laos; Indochina; Policy; Vietnam

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Cite this Article:Mai, N. T. (2026). Characteristics of China's Policy Towards the Three Indochina Countries (1949-1954). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE HUMANITY & MANAGEMENT RESEARCHS, 5(6), 1748-1756. https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2026.v5i6n42

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