Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Xi Jinping urges closer ties with Vietnam
Chinese President Xi Jinping called Vietnamese leader To Lam to talk about making their countries work together better.
They said they should cooperate more in important world matters and support each other.
China and Vietnam have had some disagreements in the past, especially about borders in the South China Sea, but they still want to be friends and work together.
Vietnam has also been getting closer to the United States, which might be a reason China wants to strengthen its relationship with Vietnam.
They also talked about how to handle challenges and risks together.
Chinese President Xi Jinping called Vietnamese leader To Lam to strengthen ties and enhance cooperation.
Xi urged Lam to jointly oppose hegemonism and bloc confrontation, without mentioning any specific country.
China and Vietnam have a history of mistrust and territorial disputes, including over the South China Sea.
Vietnam has deepened engagement with the U.S., pledging to cut tariffs on several U.S. products.
Xi and Lam discussed strengthening confidence, upholding fundamental principles, and addressing risks and challenges.
- Who
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Vietnamese leader To Lam
- What
- A call to strengthen ties and enhance cooperation between China and Vietnam
- When
- January 26, 2024
- Where
- Beijing, China
- Why
- To advance development and cooperation in regional and international affairs, and to oppose hegemonism and bloc confrontation
- Leaders Involved
- Xi Jinping (China), To Lam (Vietnam)
- Date of Call
- January 26, 2024
- Key Message
- Enhance cooperation in regional and international affairs
- Historical Context
- Long history of mistrust and territorial disputes, including over South China Sea boundaries
- U.S. Relations
- Vietnam has deepened engagement with Washington, pledged to cut tariffs on U.S. products
- China-U.S. Tariff Truce
- One-year tariff truce reached in October 2023, average U.S. duties on Chinese exports at 47.5%