The invitation has been extended by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and State President of China and his spouse.

Relations between Vietnam and China continue to develop in a stable, in-depth and substantive manner, with economic cooperation serving as a pillar, political ties as the foundation, and collaboration in technology and innovation emerging as a new direction in the current phase.

The year 2025 marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries, reflecting a shift from expanding scale to improving the quality of cooperation.

Diplomatic relations between Vietnam and China were officially established on January 18, 1950, when China became the first country in the world to recognise and establish relations with Vietnam.

Over the decades, bilateral ties have been constantly upgraded, notably with the establishment of a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in May 2008 - the highest level in Vietnam’s diplomatic relations.

In recent years, the relationship has been further deepened and elevated toward building a Vietnam–China community with a shared future of strategic significance, reflecting increasingly close ties between the two countries.

On the foundation of the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, political relations have been reinforced through high-level visits, regular exchanges and diverse cooperation mechanisms across multiple channels.

These engagements play a strategic role in guiding the overall relationship, maintaining stability, strengthening mutual trust and creating a basis for expanding cooperation in other areas.

Economic cooperation is a bright spot in bilateral relations. From just around US$2.5 billion in 2000, two-way trade has grown rapidly over the years, reaching approximately US$252–256 billion in 2025 and is expected to expand further in the coming years.

China has been Vietnam’s largest trading partner for more than two decades, while Vietnam is currently China’s largest trading partner within ASEAN.

Economic ties have not only expanded in scale but have also become more deeply integrated into production chains, with a growing shift toward higher value-added sectors such as technology, manufacturing and infrastructure.

In the current context, both countries are promoting cooperation toward higher quality and sustainability. Key areas include developing connectivity infrastructure, particularly railways, advancing science and technology, fostering innovation, and expanding cooperation in the digital and green economies.

Defence and security cooperation continues to be maintained and expanded, contributing to regional stability and mutual understanding.

Meanwhile, people-to-people exchanges, cultural ties and local-level cooperation are being further strengthened, providing a solid social foundation for bilateral relations. With more than 1,400 km of shared border and a long history of exchanges, these factors are seen as essential to ensuring the sustainability of the relationship.

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