The impact on Australia and Vietnam of China’s approach to the South China Sea and disputed islands is expected to feature in diplomatic talks over the weekend.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will make his first visit to Vietnam as leader on June 3, amid concern in Hanoi over Chinese ships operating in its exclusive economic zone.
Albanese is expected to meet with four key leaders—Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, the Communist Party general secretary, the president and the chairman of the National Assembly.
As recently as last week, Vietnam accused a Chinese survey vessel and its escorts of violating its sovereignty….