China and Vietnam strengthen political, economic ties
thestar.com — August 19, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC
Summary: During a three-day visit to Beijing, Vietnam's new president, Vo Van Lam, and Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to enhance political and economic ties, underscoring their shared communist ideology. They signed 14 cooperation agreements across various sectors. China remains Vietnam's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching $172 billion in 2023. Lam affirmed Vietnam's support for China's territorial claims, including Taiwan.
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