Hanoi Party Secretary meets with Guangxi Party Secretary.

During a state visit to China by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, a meeting and talks were held in Nanning between the Member of the Politburo and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee and the Member of the Politburo and Secretary of the Party Committee of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

This is the first visit by the Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee in this capacity to Guangxi; it is one of the important programs aimed at implementing the strategic orientations of the leaders of the two countries.

During the meeting, the Secretary highly appreciated and congratulated Guangxi on the results achieved in recent times, while expressing his impression with Guangxi’s achievements in science, technology, and innovation.

During the working session, leaders of both sides agreed that cooperative relations between Hanoi and Guangxi have been maintained stably and have achieved many positive results across various fields.

Hanoi and Guangxi have much complementary potential, especially in developing high-tech industry, digital transformation, and cross-border innovation ecosystem connectivity, particularly after the opening of the railway line connecting Guangxi to Vietnamese provinces, including Hanoi.

In the coming time, Hanoi wishes to continue and strengthen cooperation with Guangxi in the following areas: maintaining bilateral exchanges and contacts; cooperation, training, and fostering high-quality human resources; economy, trade, logistics, tourism; science and technology.

Based on the minutes signed between Guangxi and Hanoi, the two sides will focus on implementing cooperative contents, including proposing that Guangxi consider establishing a Branch of the Guangxi Science, Technology and Innovation Center in Hanoi. The Hanoi City authorities will create all favorable conditions for the Branch to develop smoothly.

On this occasion, on behalf of the Hanoi Party Committee, authorities, and people of the Capital, the Party Committee Secretary extended an invitation to the Secretary of the Party Committee of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and a delegation to visit and work in Hanoi at the earliest opportunity.

Congratulating the results of the Vietnamese high-level leadership delegation’s state visit to China, the Secretary of the Party Committee of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region stated that under the leadership and promotion of the two countries’ leaders, the special friendship between the peoples of China and Vietnam is deepening day by day, and political trust between the two sides has reached a new height. Guangxi is ready to work with Hanoi to translate this high-level trust and friendship into specific cooperative projects between the two localities.

Based on the proposal by the Hanoi Party Committee Secretary, the Secretary affirmed that he will actively promote cooperation in smart city construction, science and technology development, cadre training, addressing environmental pollution issues, and people-to-people exchanges between the two localities.

The Secretary of the Regional Party Committee and the provincial leadership gladly accepted the invitation to visit and work in Hanoi and expressed hope for the opportunity to exchange and share more cooperative programs with the Hanoi Party Committee Secretary in the future; contributing to deepening the cooperative relations between the two localities, bringing practical results, and making it a highlight in the cooperative relations between the two countries and the two localities.

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.

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 crucial part of the Lingnan region and a hub along the ancient Southern Silk Road. Today, it is internationally renowned for its dramatic karst

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 central role in modern Vietnamese history, including the Vietnam War. Today, it is a bustling, atmospheric city that blends traditional culture with rapid modern development.

Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is a scenic province in southern China, renowned for its dramatic karst landscapes around Guilin and its rich ethnic diversity, particularly the Zhuang people, China’s largest minority group. Historically, it was a frontier region and part of the Lingnan culture, with a legacy shaped by the ancient Lingqu Canal and its role as a corridor for trade and cultural exchange. Today, it is also a key area for China’s economic cooperation with Southeast Asian nations.

Nanning

Nanning is the capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China, serving as a major economic and administrative hub. Historically, it has been a significant frontier settlement for over 1,600 years, flourishing as a trade center along the Yong River. Today, it is best known as the permanent host city for the China-ASEAN Expo, reflecting its modern role as a gateway to Southeast Asia.

Old Quarter

The Old Quarter is the historic commercial heart of Hanoi, Vietnam, dating back over a thousand years to the Ly and Tran dynasties. Its famous “36 Streets” layout evolved as guilds of artisans and merchants, like silk traders and blacksmiths, each concentrated on a single street named for their craft. Today, it remains a vibrant hub of narrow lanes, ancient tube houses, temples, and bustling markets, preserving the essence of traditional Hanoi life.

Temple of Literature

The Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam, was founded in 1070 as a Confucian temple and later became the site of the Imperial Academy, Vietnam’s first national university. It served for over 700 years as a premier institution for educating the nation’s mandarin elite. Today, it is a well-preserved historical complex and a symbol of Vietnamese scholarship and culture.

Đại Việt kingdom

The Đại Việt kingdom was a long-lasting Vietnamese state that emerged in the 10th century after gaining independence from Chinese rule, marking the beginning of a period of sustained national sovereignty. It lasted until the early 19th century, known for its Confucian bureaucratic system, military strength, and southward expansion (Nam Tiến) that significantly shaped Vietnam’s modern borders and cultural identity.

Lingnan region

The Lingnan region, encompassing parts of modern Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan, is a historic cultural area in southern China defined by the Nanling Mountains. Historically distinct from the Central Plains, it developed a unique culture known for its Cantonese language, distinctive cuisine, and architectural styles, while also serving as a vital maritime gateway for trade and cultural exchange for centuries.

Southern Silk Road

The Southern Silk Road refers to a network of ancient trade routes, primarily running through the mountainous regions of what is now southern China, Tibet, Myanmar, and India. Historically, it served as a crucial alternative to the northern desert routes, facilitating the exchange of goods like tea, horses, and textiles, as well as cultural and religious ideas, for centuries. Its paths were especially important during periods when the northern routes were unstable due to political conflicts.