Hanoi, April 14 -- Hanoi (VNA) - The state visit to China by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam is expected to open up new opportunities and inject fresh momentum into the sustainable development of bilateral trade ties.

Trusted neighbours

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations on January 18, 1950, Vietnam and China have advanced cooperation across all fields, with trade standing out as a key pillar.

With geographical proximity, similar consumer habits, and a long-standing trading tradition, Vietnam and China enjoy strong advantages in bilateral trade.

In 2025, China remained Vietnam's largest trading partner. Conversely, Vietnam was China's biggest trading partner in ASEAN and ranked fourth globally, with two...