Vietnamese President To Lam met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on his first overseas trip since taking office.
Both leaders pledged to strengthen infrastructure, technology, and trade cooperation, signing multiple agreements covering areas such as AI, semiconductors, and public security.
The visit signals Vietnam’s prioritisation of ties with China, as both nations seek closer strategic alignment amid growing regional and global challenges.
Will increased China-Vietnam security cooperation impact the balance of power in the South China Sea?
Could Vietnam's embrace of China's governance model backfire by eroding its legal independence and global image?
Can Vietnam achieve its ambitious economic growth targets without sacrificing transparency and global market trust?
Could Vietnam's role as a supply chain hub be undermined by its growing reliance on Chinese inputs?
How might Vietnam's textile sector respond to rising competition from India and stricter EU trade rules?