China’s President Xi Jinping arrives in Hanoi today for a highly anticipated state visit at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam and President Luong Cuong.
This marks Xi’s first overseas trip in 2025, and notably, his fourth visit to Vietnam as China’s top leader—a powerful symbol of the importance Beijing places on its relationship with Hanoi. It’s also his second visit to Vietnam during his current term, underscoring the growing depth of bilateral ties.
Xi is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Cai Qi, Wang Yi, Wang Xiaohong, Liu Jianchao, Dong Jun, and other senior officials representing China’s top security, defense, and foreign affairs agencies.
According to Vietnam’s Ambassador to China, Pham Thanh Binh, the visit comes at a critical moment for both countries and is expected to open a new chapter in the two nations’ long-standing friendship and cooperation.
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China’s Communist Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping. Photo by ReutersThe two sides are celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the Vietnam–China Year of Humanistic Exchange, with numerous joint activities planned throughout the year. In this context, Xi’s visit is seen as an opportunity for top leaders from both sides to conduct in-depth strategic discussions and align on key priorities moving forward.
During the visit, Xi is expected to hold high-level meetings with all four of Vietnam’s top leaders: General Secretary To Lam, President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
The agenda will focus on reviewing past achievements, implementing high-level agreements, and identifying new directions to deepen cooperation across politics, economics, security, and cultural exchange—aiming to elevate the bilateral relationship to a more stable, substantive, and future-oriented phase.
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