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Vietnam has improved relations with various Asian and Western nations to develop economic ties while maintaining strict isolationist policies.
False
Cambodia has a mixed economy that evolved from its previous communist regime and aims for open market policies.
True
Hun Sen has historically supported the Khmer Rouge's policies throughout his political career without any opposition.
False
The Cambodian Peoples Party (CPP), originally a socialist party, has shifted to embrace international economic cooperation and open market principles.
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International aid dependency in Cambodia is termed 'aid addiction', demonstrating the country's strong self-sufficiency.
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Vietnam's foreign policy of isolationism greatly stimulated foreign investments in the economy.
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The Doi Moi reforms in Vietnam marked a shift from a strictly state-owned economy to a mixed economy that includes a private sector.
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The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) allows opposition parties to participate in governance.
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Following the end of the proxy war in 1975, Vietnam's economy experienced immediate improvement due to increased foreign trade.
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Vietnam's foreign relations have historically prioritized maintaining sovereignty over ensuring economic development.
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Study Notes
Vietnam
- Capital city is Hanoi; operates as a socialist republic with a socialist ideal of reducing inequality.
- Colonized by the French and affected by invasions from Japan, China, and the Netherlands.
- Cold War context involved a proxy war leading to the division of Vietnam into North (communist, supported by USSR) and South (non-communist, supported by the US).
- Reunified in 1975 under a socialist state, with the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) as the sole governing body.
- Executive power rests with the Prime Minister, currently Phạm Minh Chính; the legislative branch is the National Assembly dominated by CPV members.
- Importance of the People's Army of Vietnam established by the CPV during the unification.
- The constitution, last updated in 2013, mandates respect for CPV leadership, allowing no opposition.
- Economic reforms introduced through the Doi Moi policy led to a mixed economy, promoting both state-owned and private sectors.
- Significant recovery from economic downturns post-Asian Financial Crisis of the late 1990s and 2008.
- Foreign policy centered on Marxist-Leninist principles, focused on sovereignty and maintaining stability with neighboring Cambodia.
Cambodia
- Capital city is Phnom Penh, with a constitutional monarchy; officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia.
- Head of State is King Norodom Sihamoni, while the head of government is Prime Minister Hun Manet, appointed in 2023.
- Gained independence from France in 1953; was historically influenced by foreign powers (US, Japan, Vietnam).
- Neutral during the Vietnam War; impacted by the communist Khmer Rouge regime which enforced a strict re-education program.
- Hun Sen, longest-serving Prime Minister, played significant roles in peace negotiations and military actions.
- Political landscape characterized by the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), established as the largest political party with roots in socialism.
- Current economic strategy involves a mixed economy with a focus on tourism and apparel production.
- Signs of "aid addiction" in Cambodia, as the nation heavily relies on international aid for health infrastructure.
- Declining state capability showcased through weak military, anti-corruption legislation, and bureaucratic nepotism.
- Joined ASEAN in 1990, emphasizing open trade relations and economic development following previous isolationist policies.
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This quiz explores the political and economic landscape of Cambodia, focusing on its capital, Phnom Penh, and the country's constitutional monarchy. It highlights the efforts of Cambodia in improving relations with Asian and Western nations for economic development. Test your knowledge on the government structure and international trade ties of Cambodia.
