According to the correspondent of the Vietnamese news agency in Beijing, on April 17, the “People’s Daily” – the official organ of the Chinese Communist Party – published an editorial entitled “Advancing the Construction of a Sino-Vietnamese Community of Shared Destiny on the Fast Track”, stating that regardless of the changes in the international situation, China still considers Vietnam a priority in its foreign policy towards neighboring countries.
The article mentions that on April 15, the General Secretary and President of China, Xi Jinping, met with the General Secretary and President of Vietnam, To Lam, during his state visit to China.
The two parties engaged in long and in-depth exchanges on strategic and cross-cutting issues of common interest, leading to many important consensuses. The strategic leadership of the top leaders of both parties and countries has propelled the construction of the Sino-Vietnamese Community of Shared Destiny on the fast track.
China and Vietnam are two socialist neighboring countries and a community of strategic importance sharing a common destiny. In recent years, the highest leaders of both parties and countries have held many face-to-face meetings, fully demonstrating the deep friendship between China and Vietnam, considered as “fraternal comrades”.
The direction of the Communist Party is the essential characteristic and greatest asset of socialism. Protecting the socialist system and the dominant position of the Communist Party is the common strategic priority of both parties.
The article argues that the youth are an essential force for social development and progress, and they are also the heirs of the cause for both parties and countries.
During this visit, General Secretary and President Xi Jinping and General Secretary and President To Lam met with Chinese and Vietnamese youth participating in the “Red Journey for Research and Studies” program.
This agreement underscores the vital importance both countries place on passing down knowledge to the younger generations, aiming to mobilize youth in service of the socialist cause and to benefit a strategically important Sino-Vietnamese Community of Shared Destiny. China and Vietnam are working together towards modernization for the greater benefit of their respective populations.
During his visit, General Secretary and President To Lam traveled on high-speed rail, allowing him to directly observe the dynamic high-quality development in China.
For over 20 consecutive years, China has been Vietnam’s top trading partner, while Vietnam is China’s top trading partner within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the fourth globally.
Both parties have deep and close economic and trade relations, sharing many common interests.
In a rapidly changing world, cooperation between the two countries to build a community of shared destiny is crucial for maintaining peace and development at regional and global levels.
In recent times, protectionism has been on the rise and economic globalization faces numerous challenges, negatively impacting the development of all countries.
In this context, China and Vietnam have jointly opted for open cooperation, jointly opposing unilateralism and protectionism, and committing to maintain the global free trade system as well as the stability and proper functioning of supply chains and industries, which will help create a more favorable international environment for the development of each party.
The article concludes that regardless of the changes in the international situation, China will always prioritize Vietnam in its neighboring foreign policy. China is determined to maintain its initial aspirations and friendship with Vietnam, working together in a spirit of solidarity and mutual support to promote high-quality comprehensive strategic cooperation, in line with the six priority objectives, and to accelerate the construction of a Sino-Vietnamese Community of Shared Destiny, which holds major strategic importance.
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/trung-quoc-viet-nam-luon-la-uu-tien-trong-chinh-sach-ngoai-giao-lang-gieng-post1105573.vnp
