TTLA: South Asia in China's Belt and Road Initiative

1. Full name of PhD student: Nguyen Thu Ha 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: November 1, 1981 4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Decision to recognize PhD students: No. 3816/QD-XHNV dated December 4, 2018 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in the training process:
a) Change in the topic name: Before defending the thesis: China's Belt and Road Initiative and its impacts on the South Asia region; After defending the thesis, thanks to the council's comments, the thesis name was changed to: South Asia region in China's Belt and Road Initiative.
b) Changes in supervisor: Initial supervisor when making application: Associate Professor - Dr. Tran Tho Quang; Supervisor when starting to research the topic: Supervisor 1: Associate Professor - Dr. Phung Thi Hue, Supervisor 2: Associate Professor - Dr. Bui Hong Hanh.
c) Change in training time: From 2018-2021, due to work reasons, the PhD student requested to extend the study time until 2023.
7. Thesis topic: South Asia in China's Belt and Road Initiative
8. Major: International Relations 9. Code: 9310601.01
10. Scientific instructors: 1. Associate Professor, Dr. Phung Thi Hue
2. Associate Professor, Dr. Bui Hong Hanh
11. Summary of new results of the thesis:
- Research objectives: (1) To clarify China's objectives in implementing projects within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia. (2) To clarify the position, role and participation of South Asian countries in this Initiative. (3) The current status of China's projects within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia and its impacts. (4) To forecast the cooperation trend of the Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia in the coming time. (5) To recommend some policy implications for Vietnam when participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.
- Research subject: South Asian countries' participation in China's Belt and Road Initiative and some policy recommendations for Vietnam.
- Research method: Historical method: used to outline the context, formation and development process of the Belt and Road Initiative in general and in South Asia in particular. Logic method: used to clarify the profound meaning of China when implementing this Initiative in South Asia, evaluate the achievements and limitations in the process of implementing the Belt and Road Initiative in the South Asia region. Analytical method: used to analyze and evaluate the impacts of the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative on countries in South Asia and China as well as on the region and the world on all levels. Synthesis and comparison method: used to study the regional geostrategic environment, influencing factors, especially from the policy perspective, response and adaptation measures of countries related to China's Belt and Road Initiative. Forecasting method: used to forecast the prospects of cooperation projects within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia in the coming time. Policy analysis method: used to analyze the policies/strategies of countries participating in or opposing the Belt and Road Initiative and draw experiences that can be used as reference for Vietnam when participating in this Initiative of China.
- Main results: In terms of theory: The thesis is the first systematic and in-depth research work in Vietnam on the position and role of South Asia in the Belt and Road Initiative and the current status of project implementation within the framework of this initiative in the South Asia region. Through analyzing the content, scale, and implementation process of the Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia, the thesis evaluates the achievements and limitations of this initiative, its impact on participating countries, the region and the world. At the same time, the author of the thesis analyzes the advantages, difficulties, and reactions of countries to the Belt and Road Initiative. These are the scientific bases for forecasting the implementation trend and the possibility of success of the Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia, serving as data for policy recommendations to Vietnam; In practice: Based on the results of research and scientific assessment of the role and position of South Asia in the BRI as well as the impact of the BRI on the development of South Asia, the thesis proposes a number of recommendations and solutions for Vietnam on appropriate and effective behavior when participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. The thesis is also a useful reference for research and teaching on the Belt and Road Initiative in particular and China's strategy in general in Vietnam.
12. Further research directions: China's new security, foreign and economic strategies
13. Publications related to the thesis:
1. Quach Thi Hue, Nguyen Thu Ha (2021), “India-China Relations: The nature, the Trends and the Impacts”, IAR Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 2(3), pp.50-55.
2. Nguyen Thu Ha (2021), “Development Trends China's Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia, Few Recommendations”, Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA), Vol. 2(5), pp. 36-43.
3. Quach Thi Hue, Nguyen Thu Ha (2022), “China-Pakistan Cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia”, Journal of Indian and Asian Studies, 5 (114), pp. 41-47.
4. Nguyen Thu Ha (2020), “Vietnam-China Neighborhood Relations: From Past to the Present”, Vietnam: A New Middle Power in Asia”, Shipra Publications, India, ISBN: 978-93-88691-52-9, pp. 126-139.
  1. Full name: Nguyen Thu Ha
2. Sex: Female
3. Date of birth: November 1, 1981
4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Amission decision number 3816/QD-XHNV dated December 4, 2018 by Rector of USSH. VNU
6. Changes in academic process
a) Change in topic title: Before defending the outline: China's Belt and Road Initiative and its impacts on the South Asian region; After defending the outline, thanks to the council's comments, the topic name of the PhD thesis was changed to: South Asia in China's Belt and Road Initiative.
b) Change in instructor: Initial instructor when making the application: Associate Professor - Dr. Tran Tho Quang; Instructor when starting to research the topic: Instructor 1: Associate Professor - Dr. Phung Thi Hue, Instructor 2: Associate Professor - Dr. Bui Hong Hanh.
c) Change in training period: From 2018-2021, due to work reasons, the graduate student would like to extend the study period until 2023.
7. Official thesis title: South Asia in China's Belt and Road Initiative
Major Scientific branch of the thesis: International studies.
8. Major: International Relations.
9. Code: 9310601.01
10. Supervisors: 1. Assoc.Prof.Dr. Phung Thi Hue
2. Assoc.Prof.Dr. Bui Hong Hanh.
11. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:
- Research purposes: (1) Clarifying China's purpose when implementing projects within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia. (2) Clarifying the position, role and participation of South Asian countries in this Initiative. (3) Current status of China's projects within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia and its impacts. (4) Forecasting the cooperation trend of the Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia in the coming time. (5) Recommend some policy implications for Vietnam when participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.
- Research object: South Asian countries' participation in China's Belt and Road Initiative and some policy recommendations for Vietnam.
- Research method: Historical method: used to sketch the context, formation and development process of the Belt and Road Initiative in general and in South Asia in particular. Logic method: used to clarify the deep implications of China's implementation of this Initiative in South Asia, evaluate the achievements and limitations in the process of implementing the Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia. Analytical method: used to analyze and evaluate the impacts of the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative on countries in South Asia and China as well as on the region and the world at all levels. face. face. Synthetic and comparative method: used to study the regional geostrategic environment, including factors, especially from a policy perspective, response and adaptation measures of countries related to the Initiative China's Belt and Road initiative. Forecasting method: used to forecast the prospects of cooperation in projects within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia in the coming time. Policy analysis method: used to analyze policies/strategies of countries participating in or opposing the Belt and Road Initiative and draw experiences that can be referenced for Vietnam when participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. This idea is from China.
- Main results: On theory: The thesis is the first systematic and in-depth research work in Vietnam on the position and role of South Asia in the Belt and Road Initiative and the current state of implementation projects within the framework of this initiative in the South Asia region. Through analyzing the content, scale, and implementation process of the Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia, the thesis evaluates the achievements and limitations of this initiative, and its impact on participating countries. , region and world. At the same time, the author of the thesis analyzes the advantages, disadvantages, and responses of countries to the Belt and Road Initiative. These are the scientific basis to predict implementation trends and the possibility of success of the Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia, as evidence for policy recommendations with Vietnam; On practice: Based on the results of research and scientific assessment of the role and position of South Asia in the BRI as well as the impact of the BRI on the development of South Asia, the thesis proposes a number of recommendations. , a solution for Vietnam on appropriate and effective behavior when participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. The thesis is also a useful reference for research and teaching about the Belt and Road Initiative in particular and China's strategy in general in Vietnam.
12. Future research directions: China's new security, foreign affairs and economic strategies.
13. Thesis-related publications:
1. Quach Thi Hue, Nguyen Thu Ha (2021), “India-China Relations: The nature, the Trends and the Impacts”, IAR Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 2(3), pp.50-55.
2. Nguyen Thu Ha (2021), “Development Trends China's Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia, Few Recommendations”, Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA), Vol. 2(5), pp. 36-43.
3. Quach Thi Hue, Nguyen Thu Ha (2022), “China-Pakistan cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative in the South Asian region”, Journal of India and Asian Studies, 5(114) , pp. 41-47.
4. Nguyen Thu Ha (2020), “Vietnam-China Neighborhood Relations: From Past to the Present”, Vietnam: A New Middle Power in Asia”, Shipra Publications, India, ISBN: 978-93-88691-52-9, pp. 126-139.