The ceremony was held with the highest protocol reserved for heads of state at the Great Hall of the People, with a 21-gun salute.
Following the ceremony, the two leaders led their respective high-level delegations into talks.
Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and President To Lam (L) and China’s Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping participate in a flag-raising ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on April 15, 2026. Photo by People’s Army Newspaper |
The Vietnamese top leader and his spouse arrived in China on Tuesday for a four-day state visit.
In recent years, Vietnam-China relations have maintained positive momentum, with notable and comprehensive progress across multiple areas.
Political trust has been strengthened, continuing to provide strategic direction for the development of bilateral ties.
High-level exchanges and contacts at all levels have remained active, while cooperation in diplomacy, defense and security has recorded substantive outcomes.
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China’s Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping and Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and President To Lam review the Honor Guard of the People’s Liberation Army of China. Photo by VNA |
Economic, trade and investment cooperation has continued to expand robustly, serving as a key pillar of bilateral relations.
Vietnam has remained China’s largest trading partner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for 10 consecutive years, while China has been Vietnam’s largest trading partner for years.
People-to-people exchanges, as well as cooperation in education, culture, tourism and between localities, have also flourished. Both sides have maintained effective coordination at multilateral forums.
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China’s Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping and Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and President To Lam wave to children at the welcoming ceremony. Photo by VNA |
The visit is expected to mark an important milestone in elevating strategic connectivity and setting new directions for relations between the two Parties and countries.
The two leaders are set to chart new orientations and breakthroughs in cooperation across key areas, including trade, investment, tourism, supply chains, education and training, and science and technology, contributing to the realization of each country’s development goals and aspirations.
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