beijing: Relations between Hanoi and Beijing are under intense pressure after a Chinese oil exploration ship and coast guard escorts spent recent weeks in Vietnam's exclusive economic zone, according to Nine News Australia. Mr Morrison landed in Vietnam yesterday afternoon, making him the first Australian leader since 1994 to make an official bilateral visit to the country. To improve your experience update it here News World Scott Morrison's swipe at China amid Vietnam tensions By AAP6 15am Aug 23, Minister Scott Morrison has fired a shot at coercion in Southeast Asia as tensions run high between Vietnam and China over movements in the South China Sea. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison right and his wife Jenny are welcomed as they arrive at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi. An Indo-Pacific where we respect each other's sovereignty and independence, because if we allow the sovereignty or independence of any of our neighbours to suffer coercion, then we are all diminished, he said. AAP Speaking at a business dinner in Hanoi, Mr Morrison said the two countries wanted an open, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
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