Queman fabricas durante protestas contra China en Vietnam

In Vietnam, protests erupted against China's installation of an oil rig in disputed waters, leading to violence and the destruction of foreign factories. The unrest, the most severe in years, highlights the challenges faced by the Vietnamese government in managing public anger towards China while also protesting China's actions. Vietnam has sent ships to confront the oil rig, resulting in a tense standoff with Chinese vessels. Following the protests, many factories were closed, and 440 people were arrested.

What triggered the violent protests in Vietnam?

• A new trade agreement with China

• The installation of a Chinese oil rig in disputed waters

• A political scandal involving Vietnamese officials

• A natural disaster affecting the region

Where did the most severe public disorder occur in Vietnam?

• In the capital city, Hanoi

• Along the coastal areas

• Near the city of Ho Chi Minh

• In the rural northern regions

What challenge does the Vietnamese government face in this situation?

• Addressing environmental concerns from the oil rig

• Balancing public anger towards China while protesting China's actions

• Managing economic sanctions from neighboring countries

• Dealing with internal political opposition

How did Vietnam respond to the installation of the Chinese oil rig?

• By increasing military presence on land

• By seeking international mediation

• By sending ships to confront the oil rig

• By imposing economic sanctions on China

What was one of the outcomes of the protests in terms of law enforcement?

• The deployment of military forces

• The arrest of 440 individuals

• The imposition of a curfew

• The closure of all foreign factories