Abstract
This study employs a rigorous bibliometric analysis to examine research trends and factors and discern the intellectual structure underpinning the research domain of China-Vietnam relations. This study uses Principal Component Analysis (PCA) on a large dataset of 161 articles from the Scopus database, covering 1975 to 2024. The goal is to find the important parts and main themes that have shaped scholarly discussion in this field. The findings reveal that Asian Survey, Contemporary Southeast Asia, and Pacific Review have emerged as the preeminent publication outlets. At the same time, authors affiliated with institutions such as the University of Southern California, the University of Virginia, and Vietnam National University have significantly contributed to the research corpus. Furthermore, the study identifies pivotal topics for further exploration, including “South China Sea,” “the nature of Singapore,” “China Sea disputes,” “Vietnam’s foreign policy,” “policy studies organization,” “post-Cold War era,” “China Sea based,” “growing economic interdependence,” “ISEAS Yusof Ishak,” “Yusof Ishak Institute,” and “Vietnam’s China policy.” This study catalyzes knowledge dissemination, supporting the professional development of researchers in the international relations field, facilitating research planning, and fostering inter-institutional cooperation on a global scale. Future research should consider expanding databases and journals for comparative analysis and refining keyword searches to enhance sustainable knowledge dissemination and educational adaptability within this burgeoning area of inquiry.
Keywords: Bibliometrix, China, Principal Component Analysis, Relations, Thematic map Vietnam.