Vo Nguyen Giap is perhaps best known for winning his homeland's independence from France.

Vo Nguyen Giap 最著名的也许是他的祖国从法国手中赢得独立。

Social media reported the news of General Giap's death last Friday. People reacted quickly -- and with different opinions.

社交媒体上周五报道了武元甲将军去世的消息。 人们反应迅速——而且意见不一。

Professor London says Vietnam's leadership wants to control the official story of General Giap.

伦敦教授说， 越南领导层想要控制武元甲将军的官方报道。

He believes the Vietnamese people should embody General Giap's spirit -- but not just oppose China.

他认为越南人民应该体现武元甲将军的精神——而不仅仅是反对中国。

He disputes the idea that General Giap caused the American fighting forces to leave Vietnam.

他对武元甲将军导致美军撤离越南的说法提出异议。

Not all activists, however, agree with him. General Giap remained an influential voice in Vietnam during his 90's.

然而，并非所有活动家都同意他的观点。 Giap 将军在 90 年代仍然是越南有影响力的声音。

Vo Nguyen Giap taught himself how to plot military campaigns. He is also considered to have launched the Vietnam People's Army.

Vo Nguyen Giap 自学了如何策划军事行动。 他也被认为发起了越南人民军。

He says the passing of General Giap makes many Vietnamese think about the performance and record of the country's present leadership.

他说， 武元甲将军的逝世让许多越南人开始思考该国现任领导层的表现和记录。