China and Vietnam Strengthen Military Ties, Aiming for ‘New Heights’ in Cooperation

China and Vietnam, neighboring socialist countries, have expressed their commitment to deepening military ties, with both defense ministers recently meeting to further strengthen cooperation. This follows a meeting between the leaders of both countries, where they reaffirmed defense security cooperation as a key pillar of their bilateral relations. The Chinese Ministry of National Defense highlighted the significant progress made in military cooperation across various fields this year. Looking ahead, China has expressed its willingness to work with Vietnam to enhance cooperation, expand its scope, and ultimately achieve new heights in their military partnership.