What was the outcome of the 1979 Sino-Vietnamese War for China?
Defeat
Stalemate
Complete Victory
Pushed Back
Answer
The Sino-Vietnamese War of 1979 concluded with China attaining limited objectives. The primary goal was to teach Vietnam a lesson for invading Cambodia and topple the Vietnamese-backed Cambodian regime. While China managed to capture several key cities in northern Vietnam, it faced fierce resistance from Vietnamese forces. International pressure also mounted, leading to China's withdrawal after a month of occupation.
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