Beijing, April 13 -- Relations between Vietnam and China are entering an unprecedented period of historic opportunity, according to Shi Zhongjun, Secretary-General of the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC).

In an interview with a Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondent in Beijing, Shi described the two countries as friendly socialist neighbours sharing geographical proximity, common ideals, and broad strategic interests. A shared vision and a common future remain the defining feature of bilateral ties, he said.

Under the strategic guidance of top leaders of the two Parties and countries, political exchanges have reached a new height. Senior leaders maintain regular, close contacts, enabling timely discussions on strategic orientations for bilater...