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What I'm asking in the tin, is it possible for North Vietnam to side with China in the Sino-Soviet split, rather than with the Soviets like IOTL?

I know the North Vietnamese where divided on strategy, but what about the issue of Beijing versus Moscow? Where there any significant members of their government who wanted to side with China?

I'd imagine this would have to come after the death of Ho Chi Minh, since he seemed to prefer to walk the line between China and Russia like North Korea did.

I'm curious how this would affect Vietnam War strategy overall, maybe the North would get more material aid from China? troops? The North may be seen as a Chinese puppet like North Korea.

I'm not an expert here, so maybe someone more knowledgeable can clear this up for me.
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