Question

what steps were taken by the France to counter the Chinese influence over Vietnam

Answer 1

The following methods were used by the French to remove Chinese influence:

a. The French dismantled the Vietnamese traditional educational system

b. French schools were established.

c.The french was considered to the medium of instruction, it was decided that the few who learnt french would learn about the superiority of its cultures and would be granted french citizenship.

d. School textbooks glorified French rule and justified its domination.

e. Western style of education was introduced to change Vietnamese  thinking and beliefs.

f. By means of religion, the French introduced Christianity.