Exclusive-Better China ties can help regional peace, security, Vietnam's top leader says
- Vietnam’s leader To Lam says Hanoi “does not pick sides,” seeking strong ties with China while insisting on resolving South China Sea disputes through international law.
- Now both party chief and president, Lam has become Vietnam’s most powerful leader in decades and is raising the country’s diplomatic profile.
- Vietnam is pursuing ambitious growth—aiming for 10% GDP rise this year and high‑income status by 2045—driven by tech and digital transformation.