Vietnamese youths are calling for deeper cultural and economic collaboration with China as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong prepares for an official visit to the Chinese mainland this week. In a We Talk dialogue organized by CGTN Stringer, young participants highlighted the potential for innovation, sustainability, and cross-border entrepreneurship to shape the next phase of bilateral relations.
\"China’s tech advancements and Vietnam’s dynamic workforce could redefine regional trade,\" said one participant studying in Hanoi.
Participants emphasized shared priorities like green energy partnerships and digital infrastructure development. With China remaining Vietnam’s largest trading partner—bilateral trade hit $230 billion in 2023—youths advocated for programs connecting startups and expanding educational exchanges.
Nguyen Phu Trong’s visit, his first to China in three years, comes amid growing grassroots enthusiasm for cultural links. \"Our folk music festivals and e-commerce trends already blend traditions. Imagine co-creating films or climate solutions,\" shared a Ho Chi Minh City-based content creator.
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'We Talk': Vietnamese youths hope China and Vietnam work together
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