HAYTON Bill <br/><br/>
Competing claims: Vietnam defends its claims in the South China Sea/ 
Bill Hayton 
 -  2017 
<br/><br/> Vietnam has responded to Beijing's assertiveness in the South China Sea by strengthening its military capabilities. In this article the author examines several factors that could drive the two countries into a conflict over access to strategic features and marine resources. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>VIETNAM --BEIJING<br/>SOUTH CHINA SEA<br/>SPRATLY ISLAND