NATURAL - SOCIAL CONDITIONS IMPACT ON ETHNIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE VIETNAM - CHINA BORDER TODAY

Abstract

Cross-border ethnic relations between Vietnam and China are a state of mutual impact and influence between members of an ethnic group with the same name, area of residence, language and unique cultural characteristics; between members of this ethnic group and other ethnic members and between different ethnic groups creates cohesion for communities residing in the Vietnam - China border area. Outstanding features of cross-border ethnic relations between Vietnam and China are trust, cohesion, community attachment between ethnic members and between ethnic groups living in the same area.