Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Hanoi on Monday, signaling a renewed focus on deepening cooperation with Vietnam during a high-stakes diplomatic visit. In a written statement delivered at Noi Bai International Airport, Xi emphasized his anticipation for "in-depth exchanges" with Vietnamese leaders to address strategic challenges shaping bilateral and global affairs.
"We aim to discuss issues that determine the future direction of our parties and countries, including matters with significant global impact," Xi stated, highlighting plans to collaborate on international concerns and regional stability. The visit seeks to accelerate progress toward a "China-Vietnam community with a shared future," a framework first proposed in 2017 to enhance infrastructure connectivity, supply chain resilience, and cross-border trade.
Analysts view the trip as pivotal for addressing shared priorities like digital economy collaboration and maritime security in the South China Sea. The two Communist-led nations are also expected to explore synergies in green energy and rice trade, with Vietnam emerging as a key supplier amid global food volatility.
