How can China extend its influence the Indochina peninsula other than Nanyue (Vietnam). There was the kingdom of Funan and the Burmese City States. If China conquered these areas, would China spread its civilization there or would it be difficult? Would the writing systems and architecture be Chinese influenced. Would the language change? Would this prevent the incursion of Indian culture after the 5th Century AD and prevent India's influence? Would these areas become independent at any point soon? Another part is, if these areas were directly influenced instead of conquered, would the same thing happened? What is the best way to have Chinese civilization in Indochina, through conquest or influence?
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