China and Vietnam strengthen ties with 14 agreements

During a three-day visit to Beijing, Vietnam's President Vo Van Lam and Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to enhance political and economic ties, signing 14 cooperation agreements across various sectors. China remains Vietnam's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching $172 billion in 2023. Lam reaffirmed Vietnam's support for China's "One China" principle, while both nations navigate territorial disputes in the South China Sea.