Vietnam Leader Says China Ties Support Regional Peace
President To Lam stated that maintaining strong relations with China is essential for regional security and resolving territorial disputes in the South China Sea. He emphasized that Vietnam will not pick sides between major powers while pursuing an ambitious economic goal of 10% GDP growth.
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Vietnam President To Lam said strong ties with China are essential for regional security while maintaining a 10% GDP growth target for this year. Lam, who holds the dual role of Communist Party General Secretary and President, emphasized a balanced diplomatic strategy that avoids picking sides between major global powers. This "bamboo diplomacy" aims to secure the foreign investment needed to reach high-income status by 2045.
