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The Vietnamese President affirmed that the Party, State, and people of Vietnam always consider building and developing a good relationship with the Chinese Party, State and people as a strategic choice and a top priority in Việt Nam’s foreign policy.

This will be State President Thuong’s first trip to China since he took office in March this year

President Vo Van Thuong will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to attend the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, China, from October 17-20, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. - VnExpress International

The Belt and Road Initiative is opening more cooperation opportunities between Vietnam, China, and regional markets.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính will start a series of high-level external affairs activities starting next week with visits to China, the United States, and Brazil, lasting from September 17 throughout September 26, according to the announcement from the foreign ministry.

While China is unlikely to let go of its claims in the South China Sea, Beijing will likely attempt to achieve them through economic and military influence.

Vietnam reopened its doors at the start of the year following a two-year hiatus caused by COVID-19, creating conditions for diplomatic activities to reach full steam once again, marked by top Vietnamese leaders’ overseas trips.

The official visit to China between October 30 and November 1 by Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong can be considered a great success in all aspects, according to Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.

For decades, Hanoi and Beijing were in rival socialist camps, even fighting a war in the 1970s. However, after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the... 01.11.2022, Sputnik International

The bilateral ties between Beijing and Hanoi, from political mutual trust to economic connection, are expected to be further strengthened as Vietnam communist party chief is set to visit China starting from Sunday, observers said, noting that the critical visit also highlights strategic priority of the two neighboring nations amid rising global uncertainty.