Chinese President Xi Jinping joined Vietnamese leaders To Lam and Luong Cuong in Hanoi this week for a landmark celebration of cross-border camaraderie. The China-Vietnam people friendship festival, held Tuesday, spotlighted cultural ties and economic collaboration between the two nations.
Xi, who serves as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivered a rousing speech emphasizing shared goals in trade innovation, youth empowerment, and regional stability. 'Our friendship is like bamboo—rooted in history, resilient through challenges, and always reaching upward,' he declared to applause, blending metaphors with policy priorities.
Analysts say the event marks a fresh chapter in bilateral relations, with Vietnam emerging as a key partner in China's regional development initiatives. Youth delegations exchanged symbolic gifts, from Vietnamese lacquerware to Chinese tech prototypes, underscoring the blend of tradition and futurism.
With over 60 cooperative projects underway and tourism rebounding post-pandemic, this festival fuels optimism for a 'digital Silk Road 2.0' across Asia.
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'Our friendship is like bamboo—rooted in history, resilient through challenges, and always reaching upward,' he declared to applause, blending metaphors with policy priorities.
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