Chinese leader XI Jinping urges Vietnam to “not be intimidated”

Chinese President XI Jinping during a visit to Vietnam called Hanoi to oppose the duty imposed by the USA. After the talks, 45 documents about cooperation were signed, their content – according to the media – is unknown.

During a meeting with the leader Vietnam This Lamem, Xi Jinping emphasized the need to strengthen strategic relations between countries that “should jointly oppose intimidation and maintain the stability of the global free trade system as well as industrial chains and deliveries” – reports Xinhua.

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XI criticized protectionism, saying that “trade and customs war did not bring winners.” He declared his readiness to cooperate with Vietnam, “to make double -sided cooperation significant, balanced and permanent”.

Lam, quoted by Vietnamese media, said that visit XI “is a milestone” in deepening the comprehensive bilateral strategic partnership.

China and Vietnam have signed 45 documents, the content is unknown

After the talks, 45 documents about cooperation were signed, including Artificial intelligence, customs control, trade in agricultural products, supply chains, joint sea patrols. According to the media, the content of the agreements is unknown, it is not known whether they conclude financial obligations.

Visit XI on the 75th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations coincides with the announcement by the President USA Donald Trump of customs customs for goods from 57 countries, including Vietnam in the amount of 46 percent, which he then “suspended” and implemented the overall 10 % tariffs. China is currently covered by a 145 % tariff.

Vietnam exports to the USA ($ 137 billion in 2024) and investments of companies diversifying operations away from China are therefore threatened. The authorities in Hannoi did not respond to American tariffs of retaliation as opposed to China.

China introduces themselves as a stable partner

Beijing strives to strengthen ties with ASEAN countries, which last year were the largest recipient of Chinese exports ($ 586.5 billion). Vietnam imported goods worth $ 161.9 billion. In 2024, Vietnam exports to China amounted to just over $ 61 billion.

Visit XI is read as an attempt to present China as a stable partner, unlike the USA. Vietnam, like China, conducts a flexible policy called “bamboo diplomacy”, maintaining good relations with both China and the United States.

The tension in the relationships of Hanoi with Beijing cause considerable territorial in the South China Sea.