Vietnam's top leader's first overseas trip since his election shows continued trust in China: ASEAN studies expert
"In Vietnam's multi-layered diplomacy, relations with China hold a 'special priority'—an objective requirement, a strategic choice, and a top priority," says Gu Xiaosong, a professor at the ASEAN Research Institute of Hainan Tropical Ocean University. "China is the only country that combines the roles of a neighbour state, a major power, and a traditionally friendly nation."
2026-04-19 18:45:05