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China and Vietnam Issues a Joint Communiqué, October 8, 2004
On October 8, 2004, the governments of the People's Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam issued a joint communiqué.
Selection from American Military History-The U.S. Army in Vietnam, 1989
Chapter 28, The U.S. Army in Vietnam by Vincent H. Demma
Tonkin Gulf Resolution, August 7, 1964
The Tonkin Gulf Resolution is of historical significance because it gave U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson authorization, without a formal declaration of war by Congress, for the use of conventional military force in Southeast Asia. Specifically, the resolution authorized the President to do whatever necessary in order to assist "any member or protocol state of the Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty." This included involving armed forces.
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We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
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Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?