Overview
- Xi Jinping told To Lam that safeguarding the socialist system and Communist Party rule is the countries’ biggest shared interest, and he said political security should be the top priority.
- Both sides announced deals that cover railway cooperation, logistics projects, and the leasing of Chinese-made Comac aircraft.
- Xi pledged deeper cooperation in artificial intelligence and semiconductors and said China welcomes more high-quality imports from Vietnam.
- Vietnam said it wants closer cooperation with China on security, defense, and trade and asked to work together on energy supplies because the war in Iran has disrupted global flows.
- The visit is Lam’s first overseas trip since becoming president last week and it highlights tight economic links, with 2025 Vietnam–China trade reported at US$256 billion.