75th anniversary of Vietnam – China diplomatic ties observed in Hong Kong
A ceremony was held in Hong Kong on February 12 to mark the 75th anniversary of the Vietnam-China diplomatic relations (January 18, 1950-2025).
Vietnamese Consul General Le Duc Hanh (L) and Commissioner of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong Cui Jianchun at the celebration (Photo: VNA)
Hong Kong (VNA) –ꦅ The Vietnamese Consulate General in China’s Hong Kong and Macau hosted a meeting on February 12 to mark the 75th anniversary of the Vietnam-China diplomatic relations (January 18, 1950-2025).
Commissioner of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong Cui Jianchun joined the celebration alongside representatives from the Hong Kong administration and staff from Vietnamese representive offices there.
At the Hong Kong event, Vietnamese Consul General Le Duc Hanh highlighted the steadfast development of the bilateral relations over the past 75 years, noting the strengthened political trust and growing people-to-people connections.
The past years have proven that the consolidation and development of the Vietnam – Chia ties align perfectly with the fundamental and long-term interests of the two peoples, she said, referencing Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to China in August last year, during which both sides designated 2025 as the Year of Vietnam-China Humanistic Exchange so as to step up cultural, educational, and tourism relations between the two countries.
On the occasion, Hanh honoured several Vietnamese in Hong Kong and Macau for their contributions to maintaining and nurturing the bilateral ties. The diplomat also expressed her confidence in the stronger Vietnam - China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
Cui, for his part, laid stress on the growing partnership, with Vietnam and Hong Kong boasting complementary strengths, adding Vietnam is currently Hong Hong’s second largest trading partner within the ASEAN bloc.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s visit to Vietnam in 2024 – the first by a Hong Kong leader – resulted in multiple cooperation agreements in economy, trade, and aviation. Cui held that Hong Kong's integration into China's overall development will create new opportunities for Vietnam-Hong Kong cooperation.
The Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong will continue mobilising diplomatic resources and working with the Hong Kong administration to back the Vietnam – Hong Kong cooperation, thereby delivering greater benefits to both sides, Cui said./.
The time-tested friendship between Vietnam and China, including the meaningful stories about the time President Ho Chi Minh carried out revolutionary activities and established the CPV in Hong Kong, forms a solid foundation for the two sides to continue strengthening cooperation
Scholar Li Minghan from Hong Kong (China) has said that his dedication to researching Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh comes from his deep affection, respect, and admiration for the Vietnamese leader, whom he regards as the father of the Vietnamese people and a great friend of the Chinese people.
Two-way trade between Vietnam and China’s Hong Kong in the first ten months of 2024 surged 32% year-on-year to 32.3 billion USD, marking a significant step forward in bilateral economic cooperation, particularly in rolling out agreements reached during the visit of Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, John Lee Ka-chiu to Vietnam last July.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
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The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
