China willing to import more goods from Vietnam

The 17th session of the Vietnam-China Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation was co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son, top officials, and Chinese Minister Wang.

Wang affirmed that China values its partnership with Vietnam and is willing to share development opportunities.

He also voiced support for Vietnam’s efforts to build an independent and self-reliant economy.

Deputy PM Son urged China to facilitate the opening of additional Vietnamese trade promotion offices and to continue opening its wider doors for Vietnamese agricultural and aquatic products.

The top Chinese official said that China is ready to increase its imports of Vietnamese goods.

Deputy PM Son also expected China to resume its purchase of spiny lobster from Vietnam and enhance cooperation on standards.

At the event, both sides welcomed the positive trajectory of Vietnam-China relations in recent years, while candidly acknowledging existing challenges that require joint efforts to unlock the full potential of cooperation.

The two countries agreed to strengthen strategic trust through increased high-level exchanges and to enhance the coordinating role of the bilateral steering committee.

They were committed to improving the effectiveness of cooperation across sectors, expanding local-level partnerships, and stepping up coordination in multilateral forums.

China pledged to accelerate work on three planned railway projects linking the two countries and deepen cooperation in financing, technology transfer, and workforce training in the railway sector.

Wang also said that China encourages Chinese enterprises to increase investment in Vietnam.

He highlighted the importance of expanding collaboration in emerging sectors such as advanced technology, innovation, and clean energy.

He also called for deeper people-to-people exchanges and stronger ties in culture, healthcare, and education, noting that China would offer more scholarships to Vietnamese students through diversified programs.

Deputy PM Son proposed the establishment of an intergovernmental working group to advance cooperation in key areas.

Maritime issues were also discussed at the meeting.

Both sides agreed to continue implementing high-level common understandings, manage differences effectively, and maintain peace and stability in the East Vietnam Sea.

The top Vietnamese official insisted on respecting each other’s sovereignty and legitimate interests in accordance with international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

He also called for continued progress in maritime negotiations and the early conclusion of an effective and substantive Code of Conduct for the maritime region.