Peace Commentary – Deepen China-Vietnam Cooperation and Promote Regional Peace and Stability
Two months after General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Nguyen Phu Trong’s state visit to China, Chinese Premier Li Qiang has made an official visit to Vietnam. This continued high-level exchange between China and Vietnam highlights the special friendship and mutual trust between the two countries and their parties.
China is Vietnam’s largest trading partner, while Vietnam is China’s biggest trading partner within ASEAN. Economic and trade cooperation has consistently been a focal point of collaboration between the two nations and serves as a significant driving force in advancing their relationship. During Premier Li’s visit, both leaders attended a ceremony for the exchange of cooperation agreements in areas such as connectivity, agricultural products, customs, finance, human resources, media, and education. These projects span multiple fields, particularly clean energy, biomedicine, and artificial intelligence, showcasing the compatibility of China’s Belt and Road Initiative with Vietnam’s “Two Corridors, One Economic Circle” strategy, as well as the complementary nature of their economic structures.
By deepening cooperation in finance, technology, investment, transportation infrastructure, digital economy, green economy, and supply chain connectivity, both countries can effectively expand their mutual interests and prevent external forces from sowing discord.
In light of the complex and evolving international landscape and the increasing global risks and challenges, both China and Vietnam, as socialist countries and friendly neighbors, must work together to strengthen bilateral relations, promote regional peace, and foster mutual development. China continues to prioritize Vietnam in its diplomatic outreach, and Vietnam views its relationship with China as a top priority and strategic choice. Both sides should maintain friendly consultations, address differences appropriately, expand maritime cooperation, and jointly uphold regional peace and stability.
As the two countries approach the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year and celebrate the “Vietnam-China Cultural Exchange Year,” they should seize this opportunity to deepen cultural communication and enhance mutual understanding and connections, especially among the younger generations. China is willing to collaborate with Vietnam in multilateral platforms like the United Nations and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation to promote more equitable and just global governance, safeguard the interests of developing countries, and lead the international community in building a shared future for mankind.
