China's senior political leader Zhao Leji will embark on a three-day diplomatic mission to Vietnam starting August 31, marking a significant step in cross-border cooperation. The visit comes as both nations prepare to commemorate Vietnam's 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day celebrations.
As chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and member of the CPC Central Committee's Political Bureau Standing Committee, Zhao will co-chair the inaugural session of a new legislative cooperation platform between the two countries. The joint committee aims to enhance policy coordination and economic partnerships across the Taiwan Strait and Southeast Asia.
The delegation's agenda reflects growing economic ties between the Chinese mainland and Vietnam, with bilateral trade reaching $230 billion in 2023. Analysts suggest the visit could yield new agreements in technology transfer and infrastructure development.
This diplomatic engagement follows Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man's recent emphasis on strengthening parliamentary exchanges during his July visit to Beijing. The reciprocal high-level visits underscore ongoing efforts to align development strategies under regional frameworks like RCEP and ASEAN+3.
