The blindness of those who 'try to force things'

Most of those subjects are reactionary exiles with blind, backward ideologies, refusing to acknowledge the historical development of Vietnam.

Every April, social networking sites and YouTube channels such as Viet Tan, Patriotic Diary, Vietline.TV, VOA, RFA, US News, US Channel... simultaneously post articles, videos, and images.distortion of the events of April 30, 1975. Reactionary elements often create virtual forums to livestream to defame the regime, deny the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the country's achievements in innovation. They often proclaim that April 30 is a "day of national hatred", "April is the month of washing rice with tears", "Black April"... Exiled reactionary elements also gather some remnants of the Republic of Vietnam regime to comment, claiming that our nation's resistance war against the US "was essentially just a civil war, a proxy war, an ideological war, so there is nothing to be proud of"...

Taking advantage of social networks, exiled reactionaries organize livestreams to distort and defame the achievements of the Vietnamese revolution.

These are completely wrong and empty arguments with the purpose of sabotaging the Vietnamese revolution, evoking “revisionism” to deny the blood sacrifices of generations of our compatriots and soldiers. However, those arguments have been denied and refuted by the historical values ​​and great significance of the April 30, 1975 Victory and the achievements of our country over 35 years of renovation.

More than 20 years of resistance against the US have demonstrated the Party's wise and talented leadership, the indomitable, brave, resourceful and creative fighting spirit of the Army and People of the whole country. Millions of Vietnamese people share the same will of "rather sacrifice everything than lose the country, never become slaves", "determined to die for the Fatherland", "all for the frontline, all for victory",... The resistance war to protect the Fatherland of our army and people is a just resistance war, supported by the whole world and even the Americans.Victory April 30, 1975is the victory of the combination of national strength with the strength of the times; the talented resistance line, our army and people have created an event that "resounds throughout the five continents, shakes the earth". And, from then on, "North - South reunion, what spring is happier"...

The victory of April 30, 1975 was a victory of the combination of national strength with the strength of the times. Photo: VNA

Peace and unity, the Vietnamese people do not rest on their laurels but continue to join forces, unite, and share a common will to develop the economy and society, demonstrating the will of independence, self-reliance, self-reliance and self-strengthening. Over 35 years of renovation, Vietnam has achieved many achievements in the cause of industrialization and modernization of the country, the economy has developed strongly, national defense and security have been maintained, consolidated and strengthened. The economy has begun to develop and has grown continuously at a relatively high rate over the past 35 years with an average growth rate of about 7% per year. Our country has entered a period of deep economic integration with the motto "Vietnam is ready to be a friend and a reliable partner of all countries in the international community on the principles of respecting independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, equality and mutual benefit, non-interference in internal affairs, and striving together for peace, independence and development".

Vietnam has also actively and proactively integrated into all aspects of international social life, is an active and responsible member of the international community, especially with prestige and high position in the activities of the United Nations (joined on September 20, 1977), is a typical country, loved by the people of the world when participating in the United Nations peacekeeping force; a responsible and active member of the ASEAN organization (joined on July 28, 1995), APEC (joined on November 14, 1998), WTO, CICA, Vietnam ismember of the Human Rights Councilterm 2023-2025,...

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City today. Photo: VNE

In particular, the fight against corruption and negativity that Vietnam is vigorously implementing has received high trust and confidence from the international community. In fact, investors continue to consider Vietnam as a long-term investment destination. Billions of dollars poured into Vietnam are proof that: Trust is becoming stronger. Harassment and extortion causing trouble for businesses are decreasing sharply. This is also one of the factors that makes the investment environment in Vietnam more and more attractive to attract foreign investment and is one of the main drivers for economic growth in this difficult period. Anti-corruption does not slow down the economic machine but is actually creating momentum for development.

Such clear achievements of innovation have made many Vietnamese people living abroad feel happy and confident. Many Vietnamese businessmen and scientists have returned to the country to invest in developing their homeland. Even many people of the old ideology have recognized the value of peace and unity. They encourage their children and grandchildren to return to study and live in the motherland of Vietnam; many people just wish to return to the Fatherland before they die...

The remnants of the Republic of Vietnam regime currently living in exile in the United States often “show off their strength” every April. But fewer and fewer people respond, leaving only the elderly and the weak.

Every April, some remnants of the former Republic of Vietnam government (now living in exile in the US) parade with flags, lights, trumpets, drums, and show off their strength on a small street. In recent years, this "army" has become just one row. All of them are in their seventies, no young people participate. The livestream program on YouTube also does not have many viewers, only a few men and women participate and "self-indulge" with a few likes and random comments. Perhaps they have also realized that April 30, 1975 was an inevitable historical event and the right choice of the Vietnamese people. However, now, living in a foreign land, they have to "make do"...