Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son met in Yunnan Province this week, pledging to deepen cooperation and build a “community with a shared future.” The talks highlighted their commitment to mutual support, economic collaboration, and innovation in tech-driven sectors. 🌱💡
Brothers in Development
Wang emphasized the historic “comrades and brothers” bond between the two nations, rooted in shared socialist modernization goals. He called for stronger opposition to unilateralism and protectionism, advocating for free trade and a fair global economic system. 📈🌍
Trade & Tech on the Agenda
China plans to boost Vietnamese agricultural imports and support trade agencies in the Chinese mainland, while Vietnam aims to streamline opportunities for Chinese businesses. Both sides agreed to expand partnerships in AI, digital economies, and commercial aviation—key areas for Gen Z and millennial entrepreneurs. 🚀💻
Railways, Security & Beyond
Son highlighted upcoming high-level exchanges and cooperation on railway connectivity, law enforcement, and tech innovation. Vietnam also seeks closer alignment with China on multilateral platforms to promote regional stability. 🚄🛡️
The meeting, held during the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ gathering, signals a dynamic partnership poised to shape Asia’s future. 🤝✨
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cgtn.com