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Vietnam, China open “green lane” for ambulance transfer on humanitarian grounds

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.

China’s top 15 tech firms join SBV 2026 in Hanoi

More than 60 companies from both nations convened at SBV 2026 to push for deeper cooperation in R&D and digital transformation.

Vietnamese Party chief's Special Envoy meets with top Chinese leader

Le Hoai Trung, Special Envoy of General Secretary To Lam, paid a courtesy call on Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on February 4 during his official visit to China.

Vietnamese, Chinese foreign ministers hold talks in Beijing

The two sides agreed to push bilateral ties toward greater substance and held in-depth discussions on measures for effectively implementing the high-level agreements and common perceptions in line with the six major orientations.

Prime Minister receives Chairman of China’s Texhong Group

PM Pham Minh Chinh on January 30 received Hong Tianzhu, Chairman of Texhong Group, calling on the Chinese textile firm to deepen its investment in Vietnam and expand into new sectors.

Special Envoy of Chinese President & General Secretary Xi Jinping visits Vietnam

The Chinese President’s envoy visits Hanoi to extend personal congratulations to General Secretary To Lam and the 14th Party Congress.

Vietnam, China launch 2026 joint border patrol operations

The Border Guard Command of Lao Cai province and the Honghe Border Management Unit, the Hekou Entry-Exit Inspection Station in China’s Yunnan province launched their 2026 joint patrol on January 28.

Vietnam to pilot smart border gate at Mong Cai-Dongxing international crossing

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed a decision approving a pilot scheme to develop a smart border gate at the Mong Cai (Vietnam) – Dongxing (China) international border gate pair.

Vietnamese, Chinese Party leaders hold phone talks

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam held phone talks with General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping on January 26.

PM welcomes Chinese group’s expansion into major infrastructure projects

The PM welcomed the China Pacific Construction Group's proposals to join large-scale infrastructure developments in Vietnam in the coming years and encouraged more investment in the country.

China and Vietnam enter a ‘second golden era’ of diplomatic relations

Ambassador He Wei describes 2025 as a transformative year, ushering in a 'second golden era' for China and Vietnam.

Vietnamese, Chinese soldiers conduct joint border patrol

The Border Guard Command of Vietnam’s Lai Chau province, and the Honghe Border Management Detachment and the Jinshuihe Immigration Inspection Station of China conducted a joint border patrol on December 25.

Vietnam, China strengthen cooperation in digital economy, green transition

Ho Chi Minh City and China have numerous opportunities for cooperation in digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI), smart megacity development, and financial investment connectivity.

Vietnam signs protocol to export fresh jackfruit to China

Vietnam and China officially signed a protocol on November 27 that allows the export of fresh Vietnamese jackfruit to China, as part of an official visit by Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang.

Vietnamese, Chinese navies hold joint patrol in Gulf of Tonkin

Ships 09 and 17 of Brigade 171 under Naval Region 2 docked at the brigade’s port in Ho Chi Minh City’s Rach Dua ward on November 25, completing the 39th joint patrol in the Gulf of Tonkin between the Vietnamese and Chinese navies.

China donates $500,000 to support Vietnam’s post-disaster recovery

China’s Ambassador announced a $500,000 donation to Vietnam as communities battle storm aftermath.

Party Chief receives Vice Chairman of China’s Luxshare-ICT Group

Party General Secretary To Lam welcomed the long-term commitments and expanding investment presence of China’s Luxshare-ICT Group in Vietnam when he received the group’s Vice Chairman Wang Laisheng in Hanoi on November 15.

Vietnam, China strengthen control over illegal cross-border movements

Tighter border security management not only helps maintain national security and social order in each country, but also creates a safer environment to promote trade, tourism and people-to-people exchanges between Vietnam and China.

State President meets with top Chinese leader

President Luong Cuong had a meeting with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on October 31 on the sidelines of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting.

Vietnam opens consulate general in Chongqing

A ceremony was held in China's Chongqing city on October 29 to inaugurate the Vietnamese Consulate General in Chongqing.