Party Chief and State President To Lam has emphasised that the Party, State and people of Vietnam always regard the development of relations with China as an objective requirement, a strategic choice and a top priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation visited the Vietnamese Embassy in China on April 14.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, departed Hanoi on April 14 for a four-day state visit to China.

At the invitation of General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping and his spouse, General Secretary and President To Lam, together with his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation, will pay a state visit to China from April 14 to 17.

Visitors from China can shop seamlessly in Vietnam using QR codes and pay directly in their home currency through Alipay.

Vietnam and China have signed a technical cooperation agreement on planning two standard-gauge railways Hanoi – Dong Dang and Hai Phong – Ha Long – Mong Cai, marking progress in bilateral railway connectivity.

Delegations from Vietnam’s Dien Bien Provincial Border Guard and China’s Mengzi Regional Border Guard on March 20 jointly held a ceremony to launch the 2026 bilateral patrol at Border Marker No. 3 along the Vietnam–China border.

Vietnam and China have officially launched their 40th joint naval patrol and training mission in the Gulf of Tonkin, with defense ministers from both countries attending the departure ceremony.

The Vietnam–China Border Defence Friendship Exchange, since its launch in 2014, has become a bright spot in bilateral defence relations, evolving steadily in both scope and substance.

A contemporary ballet, Do (Poonah), inspired by traditional Vietnamese materials like paper fans, woven mats and do paper, will premiere at Hanoi’s Ho Guom Opera House on March 29, offering a fresh take on classical arts.

Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Gen. Luong Tam Quang and his Chinese counterpart Wang Xiaohong recently co-chaired the ninth ministerial-level conference on crime prevention and control, as part of Wang’s visit to Vietnam from March 15-17.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the 17th Vietnam–China Steering Committee meeting in Hanoi on March 17.

Activities under the 10th Vietnam – China Border Defence Friendship Exchange officially got underway on March 18, launching a two-day programme aimed at strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam’s finance minister Nguyen Van Thang met with ICBC President Liu Jun in Hanoi on March 17 to discuss expanding bilateral economic cooperation, particularly in finance and banking.

Vietnam and China launch the first 3+3 ministerial strategic dialogue in Hanoi, bringing together leaders of foreign affairs, defense and public security.

A strategic discussion was held between Vietnamese Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Hanoi on March 15.

The Vietnam–China Steering Committee helps strengthen political trust and advance a more stable, practical partnership, said Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh.

The 10th Vietnam-China Border Defense Friendship Exchange will bring senior military leaders together to deepen cooperation and reinforce ties between border forces.

The forum provided an opportunity for young participants from both countries to meet, strengthen friendship, and exchange ideas, united by a shared goal of sustainable development and environmental protection.

On February 5, the Mong Cai international border gate border guard station said it had coordinated with China’s Dongxing Border Station to open a “green lane” for ambulances carrying emergency patients.