China and Vietnam Forge a Shared Future Amidst Global Uncertainty

In a world facing increasing uncertainty, China has reaffirmed its commitment to stable neighborhood diplomacy and a vision for lasting peace and shared development in Asia. This message was delivered by Xi Jinping, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President, during his state visit to Vietnam, the first stop on his Southeast Asia tour. This trip also marked his first overseas visit of the year.

Xi emphasized China's dedication to principles of friendship, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness. He stated the country would continue to foster partnerships with its neighbors and deepen cooperation to advance Asia's modernization. This diplomatic approach, as noted by observers, highlights peace, sincerity, mutual benefit, and shared development through cooperation, especially given recent global and regional changes.

The visit coincided with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Vietnam. During talks, Xi highlighted the commitment of both nations to peaceful development and strengthened cooperation, which contributes to global stability. The partnership between China and Vietnam is seen as embodying a broader Asian ethos, prioritizing dialogue, partnership, and development.

The visit underscores the commitment of both Vietnam and China to peaceful development and regional stability. During a previous visit, both sides agreed to build a China-Vietnam community with a shared future, deepening their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. Xi proposed measures to further this community, including strengthening mutual trust, security, cooperation, people-to-people ties, multilateral coordination, and maritime interactions.

Building this community carries significant global importance, as the combined population of over 1.5 billion people jointly pursue modernization, contributing to regional and global peace and stability. This approach reflects China's neighborhood diplomacy, which focuses on strong partnerships with neighboring countries based on mutual respect, win-win cooperation, and long-term commitment.

The agreement to build this community has already boosted the bilateral relationship, with increased confidence among businesses from both sides. Chinese investment in Vietnam has shown strong growth, and bilateral trade has surpassed 200 billion dollars for four consecutive years. Both countries are committed to opening up and have played a constructive role in maintaining the stability of regional industrial and supply chains, contributing to economic globalization.

China and Vietnam should strengthen their resolve, jointly oppose unilateralism, and work together to uphold the global free trade system and maintain the stability of industrial and supply chains. They can collaborate to uphold the global order based on international law, including an international trade system based on established international norms.