Viet Nam and China agreed to further strengthen exchanges and contacts at all levels, especially high level, consolidate political trust, enhance substantive cooperation, and promote people-to-people exchanges, thereby fostering the stable, healthy and sustainable development of bilateral relations.

The fifth annual conference between the Secretaries of the Party Committees of Viet Nam’s Lai Chau, Lao Cai, Tuyen Quang, and Dien Bien provinces, and Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Yunnan provincial Committee Wang Ning took place in Lai Chau on October 30.

A ceremony was held in China's Chongqing city on October 29 to inaugurate the Vietnamese Consulate General in Chongqing, marking a new milestone in friendship and cooperation between the two countries, and between Viet Nam and China's western region in particular.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception in Ha Noi on October 28 for Zhang Guozhi, Deputy Governor of China’s Guangdong province, who is in Viet Nam to attend the 9th conference on coordinating cooperation between ministries, sectors, and localities of Viet Nam and the southeastern Chinese province.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien met with Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao in Kuala Lumpur on October 27, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings, to discuss measures for further boosting bilateral economic and trade relations.

The Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) in coordination with the Tourism Development Support Fund are organising a Vietnamese tourism introduction programme in Beijing, Chongqing and Chengdu (China) from October 20-28 under the message: “Viet Nam – Timeless charm – Authentic experiences, living with green heritage.”

Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of the southern province of Tay Ninh Huynh Van Son on October 14 received a visiting delegation from the People’s Government of Huaibei city, China's Anhui province, led by Wang Huadong, Secretary of the Huaibei Party Committee.

Hai Phong considers cooperation with Chinese localities and enterprises one of its top priorities in external relations and investment promotion, a local official has said.

Acting Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung attended a banquet hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Ha Noi on September 26 to mark the 76th founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China (October 1).

The first meeting of Viet Nam – China Joint Railway Cooperation Committee aimed to implement the common perceptions reached by the two countries’ high-ranking leaders on strengthening cooperation and expediting cross-border railway projects.

Searches by Chinese tourists for Viet Nam in July and August rose by 90% compared to the same period last year thanks to improved air connections between the two countries, according to the online travel platform Agoda.

The Vietnamese Embassy in China held a reception marking the 80th National Day of Viet Nam (September 2, 1945 – 2025), drawing a large number of Chinese senior officials, international friends, and representatives of the Vietnamese community in the neighbouring country.

The Embassy of Viet Nam in China solemnly held a ceremony in Beijing on September 19 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

A working delegation from the Ministry of Construction led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Tuong Van recently held separate bilateral talks with Chinese and Malaysian sides to bolster collaboration in construction and urban development to a deep and substantive fashion.

The China–ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) has made significant contributions to promoting economic and trade cooperation between China and ASEAN, particularly in the development of the ASEAN–China Free Trade Area.

The China Cultural Centre in Ha Noi, in cooperation with the Department of Culture and Tourism of Shaanxi Province (China), organised a cultural exchange and tourism promotion programme themed “Shaanxi Culture” on September 16.

An international cultural exchange showcasing costumes and intangible heritages of China and foreign countries was held in Beijing on September 7 as part of China International Fashion Week – Autumn 2025, running from September 4 to 15.

The Vietnamese Association in Macau, China’s special administrative region, held a solemn ceremony on September 7 to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945–2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

Leading Chinese outlets including Xinhua News Agency, China Central Television (CCTV), People’s Daily, and Global Times have recently featured extensive coverage of activities by senior leaders of Viet Nam and China on the occasion of their visits and attandance at major anniversaries in both countries.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Zhao Leji, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, in Ha Noi on September 2, during which he affirmed that developing relations with China is an objective necessity, a strategic and natural choice, and a top priority in Viet Nam’s foreign policy.