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 Vietnam in Japan's ideal landscape of "Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere"

September 25, 1940, Japanese army took Lang Son. Ten months later, France acknowledged Japan's military control of Vietnam. This military action was not only for cutting off Nationalist government's oversea connections, but also grasping the rich natural resources in Southeast Asia. It was a part of Japan's design of "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere". About the wrestling among China, Japan, and France in Vietnam during the WII, you may refer to our research finding: Shiu Wentang, "Negotiations and Conflicts over Vietnam among China, France and Japan during the Second World War".

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