Secretary of the Guangxi Regional Committee Chen Gang emphasized that Vietnam’s high-quality agricultural products are highly favored by local consumers, and they are ready to import even more.

On the evening of April 16, in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, as part of the state-level visit to China, met with Mr. Chen Gang, Secretary of the Guangxi Regional Committee.

Vietnam has been Guangxi’s largest trading partner for 27 consecutive years

According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the meeting, expressed deep appreciation that Guangxi was once the “great rear area” in Vietnam’s struggle for national independence, and was the place where, 85 years ago, returned to Cao Bang to directly lead the Vietnamese revolution.

expressed the hope that Guangxi will continue to promote friendly sentiments, leverage its geographical proximity, play a leading role, and achieve breakthroughs in strategic alignment in cooperation with Vietnamese localities.

Secretary of the Guangxi Regional Committee Chen Gang emphasized that Vietnam is a close neighbor, a dear friend, and a top priority partner for Guangxi, and places special importance on friendly relations and cooperation with Vietnamese localities.

will continue to take the lead in comprehensively and effectively implementing the important common perceptions between the two, contributing to deepening exchange and cooperation and strengthening the friendly sentiments between China and Vietnam.

Both sides were pleased to review the positive progress in exchanges and cooperation between Vietnamese ministries, sectors, localities, and Guangxi in recent times.

This includes regular exchanges and contacts at all levels, with economic, trade, and scientific-technological cooperation being actively promoted. Vietnam has been Guangxi’s largest trading partner for 27 consecutive years.

Promoting 5 Strategic Connections

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Regarding future cooperation, proposed that Guangxi and Vietnamese localities achieve breakthroughs in 5 strategic connections: development policies, economy-trade, logistics infrastructure, science and technology, and social foundations.

expressed the hope that Guangxi will effectively implement the Spring Meeting Program between secretaries of provincial/municipal party committees/regional committees of bordering provinces/cities, expand cooperation with other localities in Vietnam, and share experiences on development policies and local planning.

Furthermore, it was proposed that Guangxi enhance exchanges, promote deeper and broader economic linkages, especially in trade and infrastructure, ensuring smooth customs clearance, and linking bilateral trade with infrastructure connectivity, logistics connectivity, supply chain connectivity, and market connectivity.

also proposed accelerating multimodal connectivity via rail, road, and sea, giving the highest priority to railway cooperation, including the Lang Son – Hanoi and Mong Cai – Ha Long – Hai Phong routes.

Regarding science and technology connectivity, it was proposed that both sides strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence application and implement projects in Vietnam related to green agriculture, clean energy, renewable energy, and high-tech processing.

also expressed the hope that both sides would cooperate closely and manage the land border well, promptly resolving existing and emerging issues. Additionally, to create favorable conditions for people-to-people exchanges, fully exploit tourism potential, and contribute to the overall success of the Vietnam-China Tourism Cooperation Year 2026-2027.

Expressing full agreement with the important guiding opinions of , Secretary Chen Gang affirmed that Guangxi will have a specific action program to implement the common perceptions between the two.

expressed the hope that both sides would further promote substantive cooperation in various fields, connect transportation infrastructure, especially railways, and cooperate with Vietnam in high-tech fields that Guangxi is focusing on developing, such as AI and big data.

Emphasizing that Vietnam’s high-quality agricultural products are always favored by Guangxi consumers, Secretary Chen Gang affirmed that Guangxi is ready to further promote the import of more agricultural products, not only meeting the needs of the Guangxi market but also reaching other parts of China through Guangxi.

Secretary Chen Gang also proposed that both sides accelerate the construction of smart border gate pilot projects to facilitate goods trade; and strengthen friendly exchanges and mutual understanding between the people of Guangxi and Vietnamese localities.

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Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is a scenic province in southern China, bordering Vietnam, and is the largest autonomous region for the Zhuang ethnic minority. Historically, it was a frontier region of ancient China and a crucial part of the Lingnan culture, later becoming a significant corridor for trade and cultural exchange along the Maritime Silk Road. Today, it is internationally renowned for its dramatic karst landscapes, most famously depicted in the imagery of Guilin and the Li River.

Nanning City

Nanning is the capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China, historically serving as a significant administrative and commercial center since the Yuan Dynasty. Today, it is renowned as the permanent host city for the China-ASEAN Expo, reflecting its modern role as a major hub for trade and transportation in the region. The city is also known for its subtropical greenery, earning the nickname “Green City,” and its vibrant Zhuang ethnic minority culture.

Cao Bang

Cao Bang is a mountainous province in northern Vietnam, renowned for its stunning natural landscapes like Ban Gioc Waterfall and the UNESCO-recognized Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark. Historically, it is most famous as a key revolutionary base for Vietnam’s independence movement, where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked from 1941 to 1945 before leading the August Revolution. The area is also home to diverse ethnic minority communities, contributing to its rich cultural tapestry.

Lang Son

Lang Son is a mountainous province in northern Vietnam, historically significant as a strategic gateway and trade route between Vietnam and China. It is most famous for the Đồng Đăng border gate and the Nhi Thanh and Tam Thanh cave complexes, which contain ancient inscriptions and have been sites of spiritual and cultural importance for centuries. The area also witnessed fierce battles during the French colonial period and the Sino-Vietnamese War of 1979.

Hanoi

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, with a history spanning over a thousand years since its establishment as the capital of the Đại Việt kingdom in 1010. It is renowned for its well-preserved French colonial architecture in the Old Quarter, ancient temples like the Temple of Literature, and its pivotal role as the political and cultural heart of the country throughout various dynasties and modern conflicts.

Mong Cai

Mong Cai is a bustling border city in northeastern Vietnam’s Quang Ninh Province, situated directly opposite the Chinese city of Dongxing across the Ka Long River. Historically, it has long been a vital trading post between Vietnam and China, with its modern border gate facilitating significant commerce and cross-border travel. The city’s development is deeply intertwined with this strategic location, which has shaped its economy and multicultural character for centuries.

Ha Long

Ha Long Bay, located in northeastern Vietnam, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its stunning seascape of thousands of limestone karsts and islands. Its history is tied to ancient Vietnamese legends, but geologically, the formations were created over millions of years. Today, it is a major tourist destination celebrated for its natural beauty and biodiversity.

Hai Phong

Hai Phong is a major port city in northern Vietnam, often called the “Port City” or “City of Red Flamboyant Flowers.” It was officially established as a commercial port by the French colonial administration in 1888 and played a crucial strategic role during the Vietnam War. Today, it remains a vital economic and industrial hub, with nearby attractions like the Cat Ba Archipelago and its historic Opera House reflecting its cultural and natural heritage.