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This research examines the influence of Soviet foreign policy on the normalization of Vietnam's relations with China.

The USSR's "New Thinking" policy and the process of normalizing relations between China and Vietnam (1985–1991)

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This research examines the influence of Soviet foreign policy on the normalization of Vietnam's relations with China.
Analyzed Soviet foreign policy during the period of 'new political thinking'.
Conducted textual analysis and comparative verification of memoirs and scholarly materials.
Utilized Chinese primary sources to supplement historical accounts.
Normalization of Sino-Vietnamese relations exemplified Soviet 'new thinking'.
Soviet withdrawal led to a power imbalance for Vietnam relative to China.
Moscow's role shifted from mediator to choosing sides in key conflicts.

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Analysis reveals normalization of Vietnam relations through foreign policy shifts, suggesting a pivotal role for the Soviet mediator.

Yan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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