Xi Jinping Meets with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong
On the morning of April 15, 2025 local time, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President Xi Jinping met with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi.When Xi Jinping arrived, Luong Cuong warmly greeted him at the alighting point of their limo.Xi Jinping extended warm congratulations on the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV), the 80th anniversary of the founding of Viet Nam and the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South. Noting that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of China-Viet Nam diplomatic relations and the China-Viet Nam Year of People-to-People Exchanges, Xi Jinping said over the past 75 years, China-Viet Nam relations have evolved from the traditional friendship featuring "camaraderie plus brotherhood" to a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, setting a good example of friendly mutual assistance, solidarity and cooperation between countries. Standing at a new historical starting point, China is ready to work with Viet Nam to follow the overarching goals characterized by "six mores", namely, stronger political mutual trust, more substantive security cooperation, deeper practical cooperation, more solid popular foundation, closer coordination and collaboration on multilateral affairs, and better management and resolution of differences, strengthen strategic communication, enhance solidarity and coordination, and join hands in advancing their respective modernization processes, so as to write a new chapter of unity, self-strength, mutual benefit and win-win results among socialist countries, and constantly demonstrate the regional and global influence of the China-Viet Nam community with a shared future.Xi Jinping stressed that China and Viet Nam should respond to the external uncertainties with the stability of their friendly cooperation and the superiority of their socialist systems, and propel the ship of the China-Viet Nam community with a shared future to sail along the right course. Politically, the two countries should steer the course forward, maintain high-level strategic communication, strengthen mutual learning on party and state governance, jointly improve the two parties' leadership capability, and work together to promote steady progress on their respective socialist paths. On security, the two countries should forge an anchor of solidarity, and take the upgrade of the "3+3" strategic dialogue on diplomacy, national defense and public security as an opportunity to continue deepening cooperation on defense, law enforcement and security. China supports Viet Nam in preparing for the 14th National Congress of the CPV and safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and development interests. Economically, the two countries should keep a firm grip on the oar of cooperation, seek greater synergy between development strategies, effectively implement the cooperation plan on synergizing the Belt and Road Initiative with the Two Corridors and One Economic Circle strategy, deepen multidimensional connectivity in railways, highways and aviation, ensure stable and unimpeded industrial and supply chains, expand cooperation in emerging fields such as 5G, artificial intelligence and green development, and empower the all-round cooperation between the two countries with new quality productive forces. On people-to-people ties, the two sides should raise the sail of friendship, ensure the success of this year's series of events marking the China-Viet Nam Year of People-to-People Exchanges, implement more "small yet smart" livelihood projects, and make China-Viet Nam friendship more deeply rooted in the hearts of the two peoples through cultural, tourism, media and sub-national exchanges.Xi Jinping pointed out that in recent years, the role of the United Nations has been challenged, as unilateralism has clearly been on the rise and protectionism is making a comeback. Trade wars will undermine the international trading system, the stability of the global economic order and the legitimate interests of all countries in the world, especially developing countries. As important forces in the Global South, China and Viet Nam should strengthen coordination and cooperation, safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order based on international law, jointly oppose power politics and unilateralism and fulfill their responsibilities in promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.Luong Cuong described President Xi Jinping's visit to Viet Nam as a historic one, noting that President Xi Jinping and General Secretary To Lam have reached extensive common understandings on deepening Viet Nam-China comprehensive strategic cooperation, which has greatly boosted the political mutual trust between Viet Nam and China, further enhanced the friendship between the two countries featuring "camaraderie plus brotherhood", and provided important strategic guidance for advancing the building of the Viet Nam-China community with a shared future. China has made great achievements in its development under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. The Vietnamese side firmly believes that China will smoothly realize its Second Centenary Goal to build itself into a great modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious and beautiful, and make greater contributions to peace and development in the region and the world at large. China is a top priority in Viet Nam's foreign relations. The Vietnamese party, state and people attach great importance to developing relations with China, firmly pursue the one-China policy, resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" separatist activities, support China's position on issues related to Xinjiang, Xizang and Hong Kong, and oppose any external forces interfering in China's internal affairs. Viet Nam is ready to maintain high-level exchanges with China, strengthen experience sharing on state governance, elevate the level of practical cooperation, and create more highlights in such fields as interconnectivity, high technology and environmental protection. Viet Nam is also willing to boost people-to-people and cultural exchanges and consolidate the foundation of public support for bilateral relations. Viet Nam stands ready to work with China to strengthen multilateral coordination and cooperation to enhance the international influence of the two countries. Viet Nam is also willing to properly handle differences with China to maintain maritime stability.At noon, Luong Cuong hosted a welcome banquet for Xi Jinping.Cai Qi, Wang Yi and Wang Xiaohong, among others, attended the above events.
May the Ship of China-Malaysia Friendship Sail Toward an Even Brighter Future
H.E. Xi JinpingPresident of the People's Republic of ChinaFor?Sin Chew Daily,?The Star?and?Sinar HarianAt the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, I will soon pay a state visit to Malaysia. This will be my second visit to your beautiful country in 12 years. I look forward to experiencing Malaysia's remarkable progress and transformation in person, and meeting with Malaysian friends to celebrate our friendship and plan for future cooperation.China and Malaysia are friendly neighbors across the sea. The maritime Silk Road stood witness to the millennium-old friendly exchanges between our countries. As a Malay proverb puts it,?air dicincang tidak akan putus, or?"water can't be cut apart." Through the ages, such strong bonds of friendship between our peoples have grown from strength to strength. Over 1,300 years ago, Chinese Buddhist monk Yijing (636-713) of the Tang Dynasty traveled to the Malay Peninsula on his pilgrimage voyage and produced the earliest known written account of the ancient kingdom of Kedah. More than 600 years ago, Chinese navigator and explorer Zheng He (1371-1433) of the Ming Dynasty and his fleet called at Malacca during five of his seven historic expeditions. His visits planted seeds of peace and friendship. To this day, the Sam Po Kong Temple, Bukit Cina, and Princess Hang Li Poh's Well endure as a living testament to the local community's everlasting veneration of the legendary Chinese navigator. Some 80 years ago, when the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression reached a critical juncture, the Nanyang Volunteer Drivers and Mechanics from Malaysia braved immense dangers to reach China's Yunnan Province, and helped keep the Burma Road operational, as it was a vital lifeline of China's wartime supplies. Today this remarkable story of courage still echoes in the hearts of both peoples. As we honor our shared past and embrace the future, our two countries must work together to give fresh momentum to our ship of friendship that has sailed through the long river of history, and ensure that it forges ahead steadily toward brighter horizons.We must keep a firm grip on the strategic helm that guides our ship of friendship.?Fifty-one years ago, breaking through the gloom of the Cold War, leaders of China and Malaysia made the decision to establish diplomatic relations, pioneering a groundbreaking new chapter in relations between China and ASEAN countries. China and Malaysia have since respected each other's development paths while maintaining strategic independence. We have provided mutual support on issues vital to our respective core interests and on our major concerns, setting an exemplary model for two countries to prosper together through mutually beneficial cooperation. In 2023, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and I agreed on building the China-Malaysia community with a shared future. The decision marked a new milestone in the bilateral relations. China and Malaysia must enhance strategic communication, increase mutual political trust, follow through on the Belt and Road cooperation plan between the two governments, strengthen synergy between our development strategies, expand experience sharing on national governance, and promote our bilateral relations through high-standard strategic cooperation.We must expand results-oriented cooperation which serves as the ballast that steadies our ship of friendship.?In 2024, China-Malaysia trade reached US$212 billion, up by nearly 1,000 times the level at the inception of our diplomatic relations. China has been Malaysia's No.1 trading partner for 16 consecutive years. Malaysian durians can now be delivered directly from orchards to Chinese supermarkets within 24 hours, and they are immensely popular among Chinese consumers. To date, the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park has received a total investment of over RMB11 billion yuan, and will create many long-term jobs when all its planned projects are completed with production reaching their designed capacity. Our bilateral cooperation potential is being progressively realized in the digital economy, green development, industrial investment, and transport infrastructure construction. We must deepen mutually beneficial collaboration, advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and strengthen cooperation on industrial and supply chains, with a focus on the digital economy, green economy, blue economy and tourism economy, so as to advance modernization of both countries.We must fuel the engines of people-to-people exchanges to propel our ship of friendship forward.?China and Malaysia have mutually granted visa exemption to each other's nationals. The year 2024 saw nearly 6 million mutual visits between the two countries, which exceeded the pre-COVID level. "Malaysia, truly Asia," the tourism promotional ad that highlights the unique charm of Malaysia's culture, history and landscape, has inspired numerous Chinese tourists to visit Malaysia for leisure vacations or sightseeing. More and more Malaysian tourists are traveling to China to appreciate its historical legacy and experience its contemporary vibe. I hope our peoples will visit each other as often as family. Our two countries must promote people-to-people and cultural exchanges so as to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between our two peoples, especially the younger generation.We must harness the momentum of collaboration at the multilateral level.?China and Malaysia are both major developing countries in the Asia-Pacific. We are also emerging market economies and members of the Global South. We have similar positions on safeguarding international fairness and justice and on advancing open and inclusive development. We have maintained close collaboration within multilateral mechanisms, including East Asia cooperation, APEC, and the United Nations. China welcomes Malaysia as a BRICS partner country. Its inclusion in the organization aligns with the historic trend of the Global South's pursuit of solidarity-driven collective advancement and serves the common interests of developing countries. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the 80th anniversary of the founding of the U.N., and the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference. As we honor these milestones, our two countries must strengthen mutual cooperation in international and regional affairs, and champion the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the Bandung Spirit. We must uphold the U.N.-centered international system and the international order underpinned by international law, and promote fairer and more equitable global governance. We must uphold the multilateral trading system, keep global industrial and supply chains stable, and maintain an international environment of openness and cooperation.As a community with a shared future, China and Malaysia share the smooth times and the rough, stand united in peace and crisis, and thrive and endure together. "Share weal and woe," a popular proverb in both countries, defines the very essence of such a relationship. We must stay ahead of the times, surge forward with unyielding resolve, and jointly build a brighter future of development, growth, and prosperity.Having weathered storms of the times, the friendly relations and cooperation between China and ASEAN countries have emerged stronger and more resilient. China was the first ASEAN dialogue partner to accede to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, and the first to establish a free trade area and a comprehensive strategic partnership with ASEAN. China-ASEAN cooperation is the most results-oriented and productive in the region. China and ASEAN pulled together in solidarity in response to multiple challenges, such as the Asian financial crisis, the global financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the growing headwinds against economic globalization. Our bilateral cooperation is more robust than ever. In 2024, China-ASEAN trade exceeded US$980 billion, making us each other's largest trading partner for five consecutive years. The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Negotiations have substantially concluded. More and more premium specialty products from ASEAN countries are now finding their way into millions of Chinese families, while Chinese literary works, animations, films, and TV productions are increasingly captivating audiences in ASEAN countries with the rich tapestry of Chinese culture and the warm pulse of contemporary life in China.China firmly supports ASEAN unity and community-building, and supports ASEAN centrality in the regional architecture. China fully supports Malaysia in its role as the ASEAN Chair for 2025 and looks forward to Malaysia serving as a stronger bridge between the two sides as the Country Coordinator for China-ASEAN Dialogue Relations. Through its modernization, China is striving to build itself into a great modern socialist country in all respects, and advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts. Chinese modernization follows a path of peaceful development. China will promote global peace, development and shared prosperity with other countries through mutually beneficial cooperation. The Chinese economy is built on a solid foundation, with multiple strengths, high resilience, and vast potential for growth. The core conditions supporting its long-term positive growth remain firmly in place, with the underlying upward trend unchanged. China has set its target for economic growth at around five percent for 2025. We will continue to pursue high-quality development, expand high-standard opening up, share development opportunities with other countries, and bring greater stability and certainty to the regional and global economy.?Unity brings strength, and cooperation leads to mutual success. China will work with Malaysia and other ASEAN countries to combat the undercurrents of geopolitical and camp-based confrontation, as well as the countercurrents of unilateralism and protectionism, in keeping with the historical trend of peace and development. We must brave the waves ahead and advance the high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future, and jointly build a stronger China-ASEAN community with a shared future.
Xi Jinping Meets with Chairman of the National Assembly of Viet Nam Tran Thanh Man
On the evening of April 14, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Chairman of the National Assembly of Viet Nam Tran Thanh Man at the headquarters of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee.Xi Jinping noted that his state visit to Viet Nam once again gave him an opportunity to witness the new achievements in Viet Nam's cause of renovation and personally experience the profound foundation of China-Viet Nam friendship. At present, China is comprehensively advancing the building of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization, and Viet Nam will usher in a new era of national rise. Both sides are at a crucial stage of their respective development and revitalization. Facing an international landscape fraught with changes and turbulence, China and Viet Nam should strengthen confidence in their paths and systems, enhance solidarity and coordination, continue to deepen the building of a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, join hands to march toward modernization, and inject more stability and positive energy into the world.Xi Jinping stressed that both China and Viet Nam are socialist countries led by a communist party, and the political direction is crucial to the future of the parties and countries, as well as the success of their causes. The top leaders of the two parties and countries should exchange views on bilateral relations and major issues of common concern in a timely manner, continue to build consensus, enhance mutual trust and steer the course steadily, so as to ensure the steady progress of China-Viet Nam relations. It is necessary to continue to maintain counterpart exchanges and cooperation between the two parties, legislative bodies and political consultative organizations, and to deepen the sharing of governance experience. The two sides should take the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Viet Nam and the China-Viet Nam Year of People-to-People Exchanges as an opportunity to carry forward the "red gene" and make good use of the revolutionary resources to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples, especially the young generation, and strengthen the friendly bond between the two countries.Noting that the frequent exchanges and interactions and fruitful cooperation results between China's National People's Congress (NPC) and Viet Nam's National Assembly, Xi Jinping said the two countries' legislatures should make more efforts to strengthen traditional friendship, ensure the implementation of practical cooperation and enhance multilateral coordination, carry out exchanges on the development of socialist democracy and rule of law in their respective countries, and continuously enrich the substance of a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future.Tran Thanh Man said that Viet Nam and China, connected by mountains and rivers, have forged a sincere friendship featuring "camaraderie plus brotherhood" under the careful nurturing of successive leaders of the two parties and countries, and the two sides have maintained long-standing friendly relations. General Secretary Xi Jinping's visit fully demonstrates the importance attached by the CPC, the country and the Chinese people to Viet Nam-China relations. General secretaries of the two parties have provided important strategic guidance on advancing the building of a Viet Nam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, which will open a new chapter in Viet Nam-China relations. Viet Nam's National Assembly warmly congratulated China on successfully convening the Two Sessions and looked forward to conducting close communication and cooperation with China's NPC, earnestly implementing the important common understandings reached between the top leaders of the two parties and countries, and making positive contributions to the common prosperity and development of the two countries and friendship between the two peoples.Cai Qi, Wang Yi and Wang Xiaohong, among others, were present.
Xi Jinping Meets with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh
On the evening of April 14, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the headquarters of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee.Xi Jinping noted that under the leadership of the CPV and the Vietnamese government, Viet Nam has achieved political and social stability, and made impressive achievements in its cause of Doi Moi (renovation), while its international status is increasing, for which China feels rejoiced. Both China and Viet Nam shoulder the historical mission of realizing national rejuvenation and accelerating state development. The two countries should forge a strong sense of a community with a shared future, and deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation, so as to serve their respective modernization processes, and ensure that the outcomes of the building of a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future better benefit the two peoples.Xi Jinping stressed that the two sides should strengthen the strategic coordination and consolidate the political foundation for building a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future. The two sides should intensify high-level exchanges, strengthen strategic communication, and jointly oppose hegemonism, unilateralism and protectionism. The two sides should follow through on the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, so as to jointly defend international fairness and justice, and safeguard peace, stability, development and prosperity in Asia and the world at large.The two sides should promote high-quality development to provide solid strategic support for the two countries' joint march toward modernization. China and Viet Nam should give full play to their geographical advantages of being connected by land and sea, strengthen the synergy of development strategies and tap into the potential of industrial cooperation. The two countries should steadily advance cooperation in infrastructure development, enhance connectivity and ensure a smooth flow of trade. The two countries should expand and strengthen cooperation in traditional areas such as trade and investment, and expand cooperation in emerging industries such as 5G, artificial intelligence, clean energy and digital economy. The two sides should firmly uphold the multilateral trading regime, and work together to push for an economic globalization that is more open, inclusive, balanced and beneficial to all.The two sides should deepen people-to-people and cultural cooperation and promote China-Viet Nam friendship. The two sides should ensure the success of a series of activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of China-Viet Nam diplomatic relations and the China-Viet Nam Year of People-to-People Exchanges, so as to tell revolutionary stories of China-Viet Nam friendship, as well as stories of bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation and their joint pursuit of modernization. The two sides should carry out more projects that enjoy public support, reflect popular priorities and improve people's livelihoods.Pham Minh Chinh said that President Xi Jinping's state visit to Viet Nam is the most important high-level exchange between the two countries this year. This is a great, joyous event in Viet Nam-China relations and of historic significance, and will surely lead Viet Nam-China relations to achieve greater development and inject strong impetus into bilateral cooperation.Pham Minh Chinh said that since President Xi Jinping's visit to Viet Nam in 2023, the strategic mutual trust between the two countries has been further enhanced, practical cooperation has achieved significant progress and the friendship between the two peoples has deepened increasingly. Viet Nam attaches great importance to its relations with China and is determined to firmly promote the building of a Viet Nam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance. Viet Nam sincerely congratulates China on its tremendous development achievements and supports China's sustained development and growth. Pham Minh Chinh expressed the hope to learn from China's experience in the governance of the party and the country, its spirit of self-reliance and strength, and its development philosophy and model. Viet Nam looks forward to strengthening cooperation with China in areas including economy, trade, investment, connectivity, science and technology, as well as finance to enhance economic vitality and growth drivers, so as to jointly cope with risks and challenges. Viet Nam looks forward to the successful activities of the Viet Nam-China Year of People-to-People Exchanges, strengthening personnel exchanges and sub-national cooperation, and enhancing the friendship between the two peoples. Viet Nam also looks forward to strengthening cooperation with China in international and regional affairs to maintain strategic focus in the complex and volatile international situation and jointly safeguard multilateralism and the international order.Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and Wang Xiaohong, among others, were present.
?General Secretary and President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with General Secretary of CPV Central Committee To Lam
On the afternoon of April 14, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping held talks with General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet?Nam (CPV) To Lam at the headquarters of the CPV Central Committee.President Xi expressed his delight at paying?a state visit to Viet Nam and exchanging the first round of mutual visits?with General Secretary To Lam. As this year marks the 95th anniversary of the founding of the CPV, the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam (which is now the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam), and the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South,?President Xi extended warm congratulations to the Vietnamese side on behalf of the CPC and the Chinese government.?China will support Viet Nam?as always?in advancing along the socialist path suited to its national conditions, successfully holding the 14th CPV National Congress?in 2026, and marching toward the Two Centenary Goals?of the CPV and the country.President Xi noted?that this year marks the 75th anniversary of China-Viet Nam diplomatic ties and the China-Viet Nam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. Over the past 75 years, no matter how the international landscape evolved, the two sides had supported each other in the struggle for national independence and liberation, advanced the cause of socialism hand in hand, and forged ahead with modernization of the two countries, serving as a model of unity and cooperation between socialist countries. Facing a changing and turbulent world, China and Viet Nam staying committed to peaceful?development and deepening friendship and cooperation has brought much-needed stability and certainty to the world. Standing on a new historical starting point, the two sides should build on past achievements and join hands to renew their long-standing friendship featuring "camaraderie plus brotherhood." In line with the overarching goals characterized by "six mores", namely, stronger political mutual trust, more substantive security cooperation, deeper practical cooperation, more solid popular foundation, closer coordination and collaboration on multilateral affairs, and better management and resolution of differences, the two countries should advance their comprehensive strategic cooperation with high-quality efforts, ensure steady and sustained progress in building the China-Viet Nam community with a shared future, and make new and greater contributions to building a community with a shared future for mankind.President Xi?pointed out that building the China-Viet Nam community with a shared future carries important global significance. The two countries both following the path of peaceful development?and their over 1.5 billion people marching toward modernization together will provide an effective?safeguard for peace and stability?of the region and even the world, and give a strong boost to common?development. Both countries are committed to opening up, and play a positive role in keeping regional industrial and supply chains stable and smooth and in promoting economic globalization. A single small boat?may not survive a ferocious storm;?only by working together can we sail steady and far. As beneficiaries of economic globalization, both China and Viet Nam should strengthen strategic?resolve, jointly oppose unilateral,?bullying acts, uphold the global free trade system,?and?keep global industrial and supply chains stable.President?Xi proposed six measures to deepen the building of the?China-Viet Nam community with a shared future:First, elevating strategic mutual trust?to a higher level. Leaders of the two Parties and two countries should visit and communicate with each other frequently like family do. The two sides should make good use of such channels as between political parties, legislative bodies, and political consultative organizations,?and deepen experience sharing on national governance to strengthen the two Parties'?capabilities in leading the modernization of the two countries.Second, building more robust security safeguards. The two sides should designate their "3+3" strategic dialogue on diplomacy, defense and public security as a ministerial-level mechanism to strengthen strategic coordination. They should better utilize?defense and law enforcement cooperation mechanisms, resolutely crack down on cross-border crimes such as online gambling and telecom fraud, and strengthen bilateral and multilateral law enforcement and judicial cooperation, particularly within the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation framework, to protect the life and property of the people and uphold regional security and stability.Third, expanding higher-quality mutually?beneficial cooperation.?The two sides should seize the great opportunity of faster formation?of new quality productive forces in China and new types of productive forces in Viet Nam to upgrade bilateral practical cooperation. They should work to fully connect their standard-gauge railways, expressways, and smart ports?as early as possible, and advance cooperation on AI, IoT and other high technologies. China?will always keep its super-large?market?open to Viet Nam,?and welcomes?more premium Vietnamese exports to China. China encourages Chinese companies to invest in Viet Nam,?and hopes that Viet?Nam will create a fairer and more friendly business environment.Fourth, making the people-to-people bond more broad-based. The two sides should seize the opportunity of the China-Viet Nam Year of People-to-People Exchanges this year to hold more friendship?activities that reach the communities and resonate with the public, and strengthen?cooperation in tourism, culture, media, health, etc. The two countries should further tap into revolutionary resources and tell stories of friendship, and China will invite Vietnamese youths to China in the next three years?on red study tours. This will help the people of the two countries, especially the younger generation,?understand the great sacrifice?that led to the founding of the two socialist countries and the great value of their good-neighborliness, friendship and cooperation. It will cultivate more dynamic forces that drive the growth of China-Viet Nam relations and the development of the two countries.Fifth, carrying out closer multilateral coordination. The two sides should jointly safeguard?the outcomes of?the victory of the Second World War, firmly defend the U.N.-centered international system and the international order based on international law, promote?an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and strengthen cooperation within the framework of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative. China will stay committed to the principle of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness and the policy of developing friendship and partnership with its neighbors, deepen friendship and cooperation with neighboring countries, and see that Chinese modernization delivers more benefits to its neighborhood.Sixth, engaging in more constructive maritime interactions. The two sides should implement the common understandings reached by the leaders of the two countries, properly handle?maritime issues, expand maritime cooperation, make the decision to launch joint development, and work for the early conclusion of the code of conduct in the South China Sea (COC).General Secretary To Lam extended a warm?welcome?to?General Secretary and President Xi Jinping on his state visit to Viet?Nam?on the occasion?of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.?General Secretary To Lam stated that General Secretary Xi is an outstanding leader of the Chinese people and a great friend of the Vietnamese people. That General Secretary Xi chose Viet?Nam as the destination of his first overseas visit this year fully reflects the importance he attaches to Viet?Nam-China relations and his support for Viet?Nam. This visit will surely become a new milestone in the history of friendly exchanges between the two Parties and two countries, and will further advance the building of the?China-Viet?Nam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.General Secretary To Lam said that under the strong leadership of General Secretary Xi, China has secured historic?achievements in the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics, Chinese modernization is being comprehensively advanced, new quality productive forces are developing rapidly, and China's international standing is continually rising. The Vietnamese side extends its heartfelt congratulations and expresses its appreciation to the Chinese side for its long-standing,?strong support and assistance.General Secretary To Lam noted that Viet?Nam and China are both socialist countries under the leadership of Communist parties, and developing relations with China is an objective requirement, a strategic choice, and a top priority for Viet?Nam. The Vietnamese side is firmly committed to the one-China policy, supports China?in realizing national reunification, and resolutely opposes any "Taiwan independence" separatist activities. Advancing Viet?Nam-China relations serves the fundamental interests of both peoples and aligns with the trend of the times. The Vietnamese side looks forward to working with the Chinese side on the following aspects: to intensify high-level exchanges between the two Parties and two countries, strengthen experience sharing on national governance, increase strategic security cooperation, and continually consolidate political mutual trust; to raise the quality of bilateral cooperation, and create more highlights in areas such as economy and trade, science and technology, infrastructure, and environmental protection; and to promote people-to-people exchanges, step up local and youth interactions, and?strengthen tourism cooperation?to foster mutual understanding and amity between the two peoples.?Viet?Nam supports the vision of a community with a shared future for mankind,?and the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative and Global Civilization Initiative put forth by General Secretary Xi. It highly commends?the establishment of the vision of building a peaceful, safe and secure, prosperous, beautiful and amicable home with neighboring countries and the policy of fostering?an amicable, secure and prosperous neighborhood?at the CPC's Central Conference on Work Related to Neighboring Countries. Viet?Nam is ready to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China?to uphold multilateralism, adhere to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, safeguard international trade rules, abide by the agreements signed by the two sides, and jointly contribute more to world peace and the progress of humanity. Viet?Nam is ready to properly handle maritime differences with China and uphold maritime stability.Prior to the talks,?General Secretary?To Lam invited General Secretary Xi to a small-group?tea meeting.?The two general secretaries exchanged views on Party and state governance philosophies. General Secretary Xi pointed out that Party building is vital to the Party and country's future, and the conduct of the Party bears on its public support. The CPC Central Committee decided to carry out Party-wide activities this year on fully implementing the spirit of the central Party leadership's eight-point decision on improving conduct, so that?further?improved Party conduct provides?a stronger guarantee for further?deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization. The two general secretaries agreed to strengthen exchanges and mutual learning, and help each other succeed on the path of socialism.After the talks, the two general secretaries jointly witnessed the display of 45 bilateral cooperation documents signed between China and Viet Nam, covering?areas such as connectivity, AI, customs inspection and quarantine, agricultural trade, culture and sports, people's well-being, human resources development, and media cooperation.The two sides issued a joint statement on?further deepening their?comprehensive strategic cooperative?partnership and accelerating the building of the?China-Viet?Nam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.On the evening of the same day, General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee To Lam?and?Vietnamese President Luong Cuong jointly hosted a welcoming banquet for General Secretary and President Xi. Members of the Political Bureau?and the Secretariat?of the CPV Central Committee and all other CPV leaders?were present.Cai Qi, Wang Yi, Wang Xiaohong attended the above activities.
Xi Jinping Arrives in Hanoi for a State Visit to Viet Nam
At noon on April 14, 2025 local time, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President Xi Jinping arrived in Hanoi by special plane for a state visit to Viet Nam at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Luong Cuong.When he arrived at the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi by special plane, Xi Jinping was warmly greeted by President of Viet Nam Luong Cuong, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPV Central Committee and Standing Member of the Secretariat of the CPV Central Committee Tran Cam Tu, Member of the Secretariat of the CPV Central Committee and Chief of the CPV Central Committee Office Le Hoai Trung, and other Vietnamese party and government leaders and local representatives. Vietnamese young women presented flowers to Xi Jinping. The honor guards stood on either side of the red carpet, saluting with rifles. Local youth, dressed in traditional costumes, played drums and music, singing and dancing with enthusiasm while waving the flags of both parties and countries to warmly welcome Xi Jinping's visit.Xi Jinping delivered a written statement and, on behalf of the CPC, the Chinese government, and the Chinese people, extended sincere greetings and best wishes to the brotherly CPV, the Vietnamese government and the Vietnamese people.Xi Jinping noted that this year marks the 95th anniversary of the founding of the CPV, the 80th anniversary of the founding of Viet Nam, and the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South. The CPV has united and led the Vietnamese people in steadfast pursuit of the two goals set for the centenary of the party and the country, respectively. Viet Nam's international and regional influence continues to grow, and the country has also made notable progress in advancing its socialist industrialization and modernization drive. China and Viet Nam are socialist neighbors connected by mountains and rivers, and a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance. During the arduous years of striving for state independence and national liberation, the two countries fought side by side and supported each other, forging a profound friendship. In exploring a socialist path suitable to their respective national conditions, the two countries have learned from each other and advanced hand-in-hand, demonstrating to the world the bright prospects of the socialist system. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Viet Nam, and is the China-Viet Nam Year of People-to-People Exchanges. The building of a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future is ushering in new development opportunities. Xi Jinping said he looks forward to taking this visit as an opportunity to have an in-depth exchange of views with Vietnamese leaders and comrades on the overall, strategic, and directional issues concerning the relations between the two parties and countries, as well as on international and regional issues of common interest and concern, and jointly draw up a new blueprint for the building of a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future.Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee Cai Qi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong, and other members of the entourage arrived on the same plane.Chinese Ambassador to Viet Nam He Wei also greeted Xi Jinping at the airport.When Xi Jinping's motorcade drove from the airport to the hotel, flags of both China and Viet Nam fluttered in the wind, and bright red banners reading "Long Live China-Viet Nam Friendship", "Mountains and Rivers Connected, A Common Future Shared", and "So profound Is the Friendship Between Viet Nam and China, Because We Are Both Comrades and Brothers" were prominently displayed. Local residents and representatives from Chinese-funded institutions and overseas Chinese students gathered on both sides of the road, warmly welcoming Xi Jinping's visit.
Building on Past Achievements and Making New Advances In Pursuit of Shared Goals
H.E. Xi JinpingGeneral Secretary of the Central CommitteeOf the Communist Party of ChinaAnd President of the People's Republic of ChinaFor?Nhan Dan?of Viet NamLate spring is full of vitality. As China and Viet Nam celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, I will soon pay a state visit to Viet Nam at the invitation of Comrade To Lam, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, and Vietnamese President Comrade Luong Cuong. This will be my fourth visit to this beautiful country since I became General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and President of the People's Republic of China. I look forward to renewing friendship with Vietnamese leaders, discussing ways of boosting cooperation, and drawing up a new blueprint for the China-Viet Nam community with a shared future in the new era.China and Viet Nam are friendly socialist neighbors sharing the same ideals and extensive strategic interests. The profound friendship between the two parties and two peoples, forged decades ago, has grown stronger as we explore a socialist path suited to our respective national conditions and advance our respective modernization drive. Building the China-Viet Nam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance serves the common interests of our two countries and is conducive to peace, stability, development and prosperity of our region and beyond. It conforms with the trend of history. And it is the choice by our peoples.The China-Viet Nam community with a shared future is inherited from our distinctive revolutionary traditions.?During modern times, pioneers of Chinese and Vietnamese revolutions together explored a path to national salvation and made important contribution to the Third World's victory in the struggle against colonialism and imperialism. The historical site of the Vietnamese Revolutionary Youth League in Guangzhou and the site of the office of the League for Independence of Viet Nam in Jingxi, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region bear witness to the revolutionary friendship between China and Viet Nam. Chairman Ho Chi Minh joined and supported the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in Yan'an, Guilin, Chongqing and Kunming . China sent military and political advisers in support of the Vietnamese people's War Against French Occupation. The Communist Party of China and the Chinese government and people gave full support for Viet Nam's just War Against U.S. Aggression to Save the Nation. This well-known line, "The friendship between Viet Nam and China is so profound because we are both comrades and brothers," is etched on our shared revolutionary memory.The China-Viet Nam community with a shared future is based on strong political mutual trust.?In recent years, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary To Lam and other Vietnamese leaders and I have visited each other many times, steering the course for building a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future. Our two parties and two countries have kept close high-level engagement. Mechanisms such as the steering committee for bilateral cooperation, the party-to-party theoretical symposium, the border defense friendship exchange, and the conference on crime control between the two public security ministries are functioning smoothly. High-level mechanisms including the joint committee between the National People's Congress of China and the National Assembly of Viet Nam have been established. The "3+3" strategic dialogue on diplomacy, defense and public security between our two countries has been held successfully. China and Viet Nam hold similar positions on many regional and international issues and have engaged in close coordination on them.The China-Viet Nam community with a shared future is rooted in our fruitful cooperation.?China and Viet Nam have pursued closer cooperation on industrial and supply chains amid a sluggish global economic recovery. China has been Viet Nam's biggest trading partner for over 20 years in a row, with total bilateral trade exceeding US$260 billion in 2024. More and more quality Vietnamese agricultural products such as durian and coconut are available to Chinese consumers. Railway connectivity and the smart port development project are being steadily advanced. Solar panels, waste-to-energy plants and other bilateral clean energy projects have boosted electricity supply in Viet Nam. The Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line built by a Chinese company makes public transport in Hanoi more convenient. Contributing to each other's success and pursuing common development, China and Viet Nam have set an example of solidarity and cooperation in the Global South.The China-Viet Nam community with a shared future is advanced by close people-to-people exchanges.?Over the years, we have seen ever more people-to-people exchanges that foster increasingly closer ties between Chinese and Vietnamese peoples. Chinese tourists made more than 3.7 million visits to Viet Nam in 2024. With the official launch of the Detian-Ban Gioc Waterfall cross-border tourism cooperation zone and the opening of several cross-border road trip routes, visiting two countries in a single day has become possible. Chinese film and television productions and video games are popular among young Vietnamese, and more people in Viet Nam are learning Chinese. Many Vietnamese songs are now on hot search lists on social media in China, and many Chinese diners relish pho and other Vietnamese delicacies.Today, global, epoch-making and historical changes are unfolding like never before, and the world has entered a new period of turbulent transformation. Despite the headwinds of mounting unilateralism and protectionism, the Chinese economy expanded by five percent in 2024, contributing around 30 percent to the global economy. It remains a key engine of the world economy. China's new energy sector, artificial intelligence and animated films have come into global spotlight. China will continue to provide more opportunities to the world with its high-standard opening up and contribute to the development of all countries with its high-quality development.Asia represents a new elevation in global cooperation and development. At a new starting point toward revitalization of the whole region, Asia faces both unprecedented opportunities and challenges. China will ensure continuity and stability of its neighborhood diplomacy. We will stay committed to the principle of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness. We will continue to pursue the policy of forging friendship and partnership with our neighbors. And we will steadily deepen friendly cooperation with them to advance Asia's modernization.China is going all out to build a great modern socialist country and achieve the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation by pursuing Chinese modernization. Viet Nam will usher in a new epoch of national development toward the two goals set for the centenary of the Party and the country respectively. China always gives Viet Nam high priority in its neighborhood diplomacy. Our two countries should strengthen our efforts on all fronts to build the China-Viet Nam community with a shared future, and contribute more to peace, stability, development and prosperity in Asia and the world at large.—We should deepen strategic mutual trust and advance the socialist cause.?The two sides should act on the guidance of the leaders. The China-Viet Nam steering committee for bilateral cooperation should coordinate our interactions more effectively to boost party, government, military, law enforcement and security cooperation, jointly tackle external risks and challenges, and uphold political security. China is ready to enhance exchanges of governance practices with Viet Nam, explore and enrich together socialist theory and practices, and promote the steady development of the two countries' socialist cause.—We should continue win-win cooperation and deliver more benefit to our two peoples.?we should create greater synergy between our development strategies, implement well the cooperation plan between the two governments on synergizing the Belt and Road Initiative and the Two Corridors and One Economic Circle strategy, and build more platforms for economic and technological cooperation. China stands ready to advance cooperation with Viet Nam on the three standard-gauge railways in northern Viet Nam and the smart port. China welcomes more quality Vietnamese products in the Chinese market, and encourages more Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Viet Nam. Our two countries should step up cooperation on industrial and supply chains, and expand cooperation in emerging areas, such as 5G, artificial intelligence and green development, to create more benefits for the two peoples.—We should strengthen people-to-people exchanges and forge a closer bond between our peoples.?This year is the China-Viet Nam Year of People-to-People Exchanges, and we should use this opportunity to promote people-to-people exchanges in diverse forms. China welcomes Vietnamese visitors to travel across China, and encourages Chinese tourists to visit scenic sites in Viet Nam. Our two countries should carry out more activities that will bring our two peoples together such as the friendly meeting between youth and festive events in border areas. We should further tap into our revolutionary resources, and tell stories of friendship that resonate with our two peoples, so as to pass on the baton of China-Viet Nam friendship from generation to generation.—We should enhance multilateral collaboration and promote Asia's prosperity and revitalization.?This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War as well as the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. Our two countries should firmly uphold the U.N.-centered international system and the international order underpinned by international law. It is important that we pursue the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative. It is also important that we promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization. We should work together with the Global South to uphold the common interests of developing countries. Trade war and tariff war will produce no winner, and protectionism will lead nowhere. Our two countries should resolutely safeguard the multilateral trading system, stable global industrial and supply chains, and an open and cooperative international environment. We should strengthen coordination in mechanisms such as East Asia cooperation and Lancang-Mekong cooperation, so as to ensure more stability for a changing and turbulent world and inject more positive energy in it.—We should properly manage differences and safeguard peace and stability in our region.?The successful delimitation of our boundaries on land and in the Beibu Gulf demonstrates that with vision, we are fully capable of properly settling maritime issues through consultation and negotiation. The two sides should implement the common understanding reached between the leaders of the two parties and the two countries. We should make good use of the maritime negotiation mechanism so as to properly manage maritime differences, expand maritime cooperation, and build up conditions for the final resolution of the disputes. We should fully and effectively implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, and actively advance the consultation on a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea. We should be impervious to all interference, bridge differences and expand common ground, and make the South China Sea a sea of peace, friendship and cooperation.Standing at this new starting point of history, China is ready to work with Viet Nam to build on past achievements, write a new chapter in building the China-Viet Nam community with a shared future, and contribute even more to building a community with a shared future for mankind.
Xi Jinping Meets with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez
On the morning of April 11, 2025, President Xi Jinping met?with visiting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez?at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.Xi Jinping pointed?out that transformation not seen in a century is accelerating across the world?with multiple risks and challenges piling up. Only through solidarity and coordination?can countries maintain world peace and stability,?and promote global development and prosperity. As the international situation gets more complex and volatile, it is increasingly important for China and Spain to develop sound and stable relations. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Spain. China stands ready to?work with Spain to build a more strategically resilient and dynamic comprehensive strategic partnership, to better serve the well-being of both peoples, inject impetus?into the China-EU?relations, and make greater contributions to world?peace, stability, and development.Xi Jinping?quoted the?Chinese proverb “Range far your eye over long vistas.”?He stressed that the China-Spain friendship is a wise choice made by the two peoples based on traditional friendship, practical needs, and long-term interests. Both sides should continue to consolidate the political foundation of mutual support, trust and respect?each other, and support each other?on?issues concerning?core interests and major concerns, especially in safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity.?China’s consumption upgrade for 1.4 billion people and industrial transformation potential will provide strong momentum for the world economy. China is ready to work with Spain to leverage their mutually beneficial and complementary cooperation advantages, make good use of the economic and technological cooperation mechanisms, tap the potential in areas like new energy, high-tech?manufacturing and smart cities,?and produce more outcomes of mutually beneficial cooperation.Both sides should uphold the traditional friendship?of mutual understanding and affinity, carry forward?the deep?bond between the two peoples fostered through the Olympics and panda cooperation,?create new signature programs such?as the?“Happy Chinese New Year”?event, expand student exchanges?to engage?more young people in carrying forward the China-Spain friendship. Both China and Spain are positive supporters of?multilateralism and open cooperation. It is important for?the two sides to?work together to build a just and equitable?global governance system, safeguard?world peace and security, and promote common development and prosperity.Xi Jinping pointed out that?China always sees in the European Union an important pole in a multipolar world. China is a major country that?explicitly supports the unity, development, and growth of the EU. In the current context, it is of great practical significance to strengthen the China-EU partnerships of?peace, growth, reform, and civilization. China and the EU should see?each other as partners and embrace open cooperation. China would like to celebrate with the EU the?50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, build on past achievements, and move the relationship toward strategic stability and mutual success, so as to?better benefit the peoples of both sides and the international community at large.There are no winners in tariff wars. Going against the world will only lead to self-isolation. China’s development over the past seven decades is a result of self-reliance and hard work, not favors from others. China does not flinch from any unjust suppression. No matter how the external environment changes, China will remain confident, stay composed, and concentrate on managing its own affairs well. Both China and the EU are major economies in the world and staunch supporters of economic globalization and free trade. With a combined economic output exceeding one-third of the global total, the two sides have already formed a strong economic symbiotic relationship.?China and the EU should step up to their international responsibilities, jointly safeguard economic globalization and the international trade environment, and jointly reject unilateral and bullying actions. China and the EU should defend not only their own legitimate rights and interests but also international fairness and justice and international rules and order.Sánchez said that over the?past?20 years since China and Spain established a comprehensive strategic partnership, the two countries have always respected each other and engaged in friendly cooperation. The relationship has been steadily deepening and growing. Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has achieved remarkable accomplishments?in its development?and?made?significant contributions to global prosperity and stability. Spain values?its relationship with China, and firmly upholds the one-China policy. The Spanish side stands ready to maintain high-level exchanges with China, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, investment, scientific?and technological?innovation, green energy?and other?sectors, and strengthen exchanges in education, culture, and tourism to elevate bilateral relations to new heights. China is an important cooperation partner of the EU. Spain has always supported the stable development of EU-China relations.?The EU?is committed to open and free trade, upholds multilateralism, and opposes unilateral tariff impositions. There are?no winners in trade wars. In the face of a?complex and challenging global environment, Spain and the EU would like?to enhance communication and coordination with China to safeguard international trade order, jointly meet challenges like climate change and poverty alleviation, and preserve the common interests of the international community.The two sides also exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.
