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The Dangerous Rise Of Vietnam’s Jingoistic “Little Pinks”

The emergence of diehard Vietnamese patriots

When Chau Bui, an influential Vietnamese actress and model, expressed her condolences upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II in a Facebook posting, she was met with heavy criticism [1] from many social media users.

In her social media post, Chau, who has more than 2 million followers on Facebook, quoted a saying from the late monarch, “The true measure of all our actions is how long the good in them lasts.” The actress concluded her post with a comment, “Farewell to Your Majesty.”

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Jason Nguyen

Nguyen focuses on vulnerable communities: ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, activists, and Vietnam War refugees, challenging the Vietnamese government’s official narratives on social and political issues.

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