Spread of Street Protests Bares Deep-Seated Anger in Vietnam

The spread of street protests in Vietnam this month shows a latent fear of China, worries about freedom of speech and distrust of the lawmaking process, analysts say. Demonstrations with occasional violence reached 10 cities, including Vietnam’s largest, and attracted about 30,000 people June 9 and 10, London-based rights group Amnesty International said. Protests June 17 brought out thousands more. At least 150 people were detained in the Communist country that frowns on dissent and...

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