The People's Daily on Thursday devoted most of its front page and large sections of pages two and three to prominently feature reports on meetings and talks between the General Secretary and President To Lam and Chinese General Secretary and President Xi Jinping, as well as with other Chinese Party and State leaders, alongside activities of Politburo members of the high-level Vietnamese delegation.
Earlier, on Wednesday, the overseas edition website of People’s Daily published a commentary noting that this is General Secretary To Lam’s first overseas trip since assuming the presidency, and the third bilateral visit between top leaders of the two Parties and countries within two years.
“Such high-frequency, high-level engagement reflects Vietnam’s strong emphasis on developing China–Vietnam relations and demonstrates that the ‘comrades and brothers’ friendship between the two countries is shining more brightly than ever this Spring.”
The commentary stressed that the foundation of China–Vietnam relations lies in shared “red gene” traditions and is reflected in deep political trust. “China and Vietnam continue to leverage the special role of Party-to-Party channels, maintain close high-level exchanges, and consolidate political trust.”
It also highlighted that the vitality of bilateral ties stems from comprehensive, mutually beneficial cooperation, reflected in tangible modernization achievements. The relationship has made substantive progress in many areas, with notable gains in economic and trade cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and steadily advancing infrastructure connectivity.
According to the article, the significance of China–Vietnam relations extends beyond the two countries, serving as a “cornerstone” for regional peace and development. In a rapidly changing global context, China’s strengthened cooperation with Vietnam carries significant importance.
The commentary concluded that the “Spring meeting” has carried forward traditional friendship and further deepened the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership. “At a new historical starting point, both sides will accelerate efforts to build a China–Vietnam community with a shared future of greater strategic significance.”
Meanwhile, an article in Guangming Daily noted that China–Vietnam economic and trade cooperation is entering a phase of rapid innovation and upgrading.
