According to the newspaper, Mr. Lam announced his visit to China just two days after being elected State President of Vietnam. Earlier, in August 2024, shortly after assuming the position of Party General Secretary, he chose China as the destination for his first overseas trip. That both of his first state visits in his new roles have been to China is a clear indication of the strategic nature and elevated importance of China-Vietnam relations.

The article said the building of a China-Vietnam Community with a shared future is poised to enter a significant new chapter.