Recently, China-Vietnam relations have ushered in an important moment, that is, the China-Vietnam cross-border high-speed rail project has been put on the agenda, marking the upgrading of China-Vietnam relations. Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo said that China and Vietnam need to strengthen sea, land, air and Internet links, and China is ready to assist Vietnam in upgrading the railway from Guangxi to Hanoi and accelerating the development of routes between the two countries. In addition, spokesperson Mao Ning reconfirmed the accuracy of the news at the press conference, saying that China-Vietnam relations have been friendly for a long time, cooperation is also constantly advancing, and both sides intend to further expand relevant cooperation. The Chinese side gave a clear reply to Vietnam's willingness to cooperate with the railway, which also means that China-Vietnam relations have been further deepened. Why, then, did the Chinese side agree to Vietnam's railway cooperation at this time?
In fact, the upgrading of Sino-Vietnamese relations is based on the long-term friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Last year, the total bilateral ** was 234.9 billion US dollars, and China's investment in Vietnam also reached 10With US$800 million, it is the third largest direct investment in Vietnam. The opening of the high-speed rail between China and Vietnam will further enhance the economic and trade ties between the two countries and promote the common development of both sides. However, before that, the Chinese side did not give a clear answer. One of the reasons is that Vietnam has behaved like a "wall" in the international situation, constantly oscillating between China and the United States. In addition, Vietnam was pursuing close ties with the United States, which was also trying to use Vietnam against China. Under such circumstances, it is inconvenient for the Chinese side to immediately accede to Vietnam's request. However, the international political situation is unpredictable, and the global situation is not static. Vietnam has recently said it wants to elevate its diplomatic relations with China to a new level, which has further deepened and surpassed the level of relations between the United States and Vietnam. This move also showed the world that Vietnam highly recognizes China. In addition, during Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Vietnam, Vietnam also used the term "comrades and brothers" to describe its relations with China, further demonstrating the closeness of the relationship between the two countries.
The upgrading of Sino-Vietnamese relations is not only of great significance to China and Vietnam, but also has a far-reaching impact on the region and the world.
First of all, the implementation of the China-Vietnam high-speed rail project will promote a qualitative leap in economic and trade exchanges between the two countries. As the third largest direct investment country in Vietnam, China has a huge market that is very attractive to Vietnam. In particular, with the deepening of cooperation between China and ASEAN and the entry into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Vietnam hopes to export a large number of agricultural products to China and strengthen economic and trade exchanges between the two countries. Railways play an important role in economic exchanges, which can improve transportation efficiency and convenience, reduce costs, and promote development. Therefore, the construction of the China-Vietnam high-speed railway will inject new vitality into the economic and trade relations between the two countries and bring more business opportunities and cooperation opportunities.
Second, the implementation of the China-Vietnam high-speed rail project will strengthen regional connectivity and cooperation. As a fast, convenient and efficient mode of transportation, high-speed rail can not only drive economic development, but also promote regional connections and cooperation. The implementation of the China-Vietnam high-speed rail project will help strengthen connectivity between Asian countries, promote the process of economic integration, and strengthen regional cooperation and development.
Finally, the escalation of China-Vietnam relations is of great significance to maintaining regional peace and stability. On the South China Sea issue, Vietnam has always been one of the important parties involved. There are complex maritime disputes and territorial disputes in the region, so it is particularly important to maintain regional peace and stability. The escalation of Sino-Vietnamese relations will promote cooperation and coordination between the two countries on the South China Sea issue, reduce regional tensions, and promote the settlement of maritime disputes. The launch of China-Vietnam joint patrol operations has become a model of law enforcement cooperation in the South China Sea, playing an important role in regional security and stability, and the natural completion of China-Vietnam relations means that the relations between the two countries have been further strengthened and upgraded. China's commitment to railway cooperation with Vietnam is of great significance, and has a positive impact on the enhancement of economic and trade ties between China and Vietnam, the strengthening of regional connectivity, and the maintenance of peace and stability in the South China Sea. With the further development of Sino-Vietnamese relations, cooperation and exchanges between the two countries are expected to further increase, bringing new opportunities for the prosperity and development of the two countries and the region.