China invaded Vietnam in 1979, beginning the Sino-Vietnamese War. China perceived Vietnam's domination over Indochina from Vietnam's historical legacy (Minh Mang) whilst Vietnam desired Vietnamese-friendly neighbors (Laos and Cambodia) bordering its immediate western borders.

China's operation at least forced Vietnam to withdraw the 2nd Corps, from the invasion forces of Cambodia to reinforce the defense of Hanoi. [13] The conflict had a lasting impact on the relationship between China and Vietnam, and diplomatic relations between the two countries were not fully restored until 1991.

Aug 18, 2024 · BEIJING (AP) — Vietnam’s new leader To Lam is making China the destination for his first overseas visit, signaling the continuing importance the Southeast Asian country places on its giant neighbor even as it strengthens ties with the United States and others.

Aug 19, 2024 · The leaders of China and Vietnam have pledged to further their economic ties and gave a nod to their shared communist ideology during the first visit by Vietnam’s new president to Beijing.

Jan 13, 2025 · China helps Vietnam’s Communist leadership shore up domestic stability and regime security, which ironically could be jeopardized by increased linkage with the United States. Defense cooperation ...

May 3, 2023 · In Vietnam, due to its historical animosity with China, there has been public pressure calling for the government to hold official commemorations about the recent conflicts with China as well as further actions pushing back on Chinese aggressions.

Dec 13, 2023 · Chinese leader Xi Jinping has met with Vietnam’s prime minister and the head of the country’s National Assembly on the second day of his visit to shore up Beijing’s relationship with Hanoi.

Aug 19, 2024 · China and Vietnam signed 14 documents spanning cross-border railways to crocodile exports on Monday, after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Vietnam's new leader To Lam in Beijing.

Feb 21, 2024 · Perturbed by Russia’s growing strategic isolation, and anxious about West-instigated “color revolutions,” communist Vietnam is doubling down on its vital though often fraught relations with China.

Dec 13, 2023 · Vietnam is willing to work with China to build a Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, comprehensively strengthen cooperation in political, economic, trade, security and non-governmental areas, and set a good example of mutual benefits and win-win results, which are in line with the common interests ...