China's Xi Arrives in Vietnam Seeking Closer Trading Ties

China and Vietnam signed dozens of cooperation agreements during a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, as he aimed to strengthen ties in Southeast Asia on his first overseas trip of the year.

The two countries signed a total of 45 deals as the Chinese leader met Vietnamese Communist Party chief To Lam on Monday, Vietnamese state media VTV reported, without offering details of the agreements. The leaders agreed to establish a committee for railway development between the two nations in a bid to boost cooperation in that area, the report added.

Vietnam is seeking to further strengthen cooperation with China in security, transport and securing preferential loans as well as technology transfers from China, VTV said. Hanoi also expects more balanced trade with its neighbor, it said.

Xi landed in Vietnam days after Donald Trump raised tariffs on China but gave everyone else — including Vietnam, which is negotiating over its 46% rate — a 90-day pause.

His regional tour, which will also see him visit Malaysia and Cambodia, highlights the tricky position Southeast Asian nations face. They’ve become key routes for Chinese exports to reach the US since Trump’s tariff hikes on Beijing in his first term.

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[lucamariadona]

I'm an italian artisan. It' s 2 or 3 years that chinese import export are landed in my city. Best customers I ever had. Smart, practical, super kind person, they don't waste your time and don't make problems with money if you make them understand that you work honestly. I love them

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When I was in Vietnam, I observed Vietnamese and Malaysian being put side by side. It said a lot. ❤❤

[praveenamclean]

Very wise leader.thankyou for being strong for your people. God will bless you.

[millionmiler]

Trump is making America left out again

[戴眼镜的小老头]

long live the friendship of Vietnam and China

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Great leaders meet to discuss great matters between nations. Long live Vietnam China friendship

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A leader working for his own country. Nice!

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Fiți binecuvântați și succes în relațiile comerciale dintre China și Vietnam.

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That's a welcome development, let it be sounded clear to Donald Trump that no one is indispensable except Almighty God

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Lá milenar China 🇨🇳 se hace presente en la persona de Xi Jin Pin
Viva China 🇨🇳
Viva el Vietnam 🇻🇳

[myeongwol]

The trip was planned way before this tariff thing. As a news channel, you can't even get this information right?

[how]

This is the best time to diversify. Let the US keep it's market.

[PhilipTan-iu]

Great cooperation between China and Vietnam. Vietnam goods will have more than 40% import tariff in the usa which is a disaster for Vietnam's export. China is a more stable and reliable trade partner than the usa.

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At least the Chenese president is SANE!!!

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Good let them isolate themselves. Rely on partners that won’t turn on allies . Let them feed on their own food and products .

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Not gonna lie, compared to the US, the Chinese are the adults in the room.

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the clever Chinese people will show stupid Trump administration how to make deals !