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Vietnam's strategic posture is a nuanced one. Officially, Vietnam adheres to the "three nos" doctrine: no military alliances, no alignment with one country against another, and no foreign military bases on its soil. It also officially recognizes Taiwan as part of China under Beijing's “One China” policy, further illustrating its balancing act. This policy suggests Vietnam prefers to stay out of direct conflicts, especially in a potential war scenario between the U.S. and China over Taiwan.