Xi Jinping Visits Vietnam in Bid to Strengthen Ties Amid U.S. Influence

The visit, Xi's first in six years, comes on the heels of sweeping U.S.-Vietnam agreements and amid Vietnam's growing ties with U.S. allies.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Vietnam, his first visit to the country in six years, aiming to strengthen ties and counter U.S. influence.
Xi's visit comes three months after U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Vietnam, which resulted in sweeping agreements on semiconductors and security.
China is expected to provide funding for crucial railway lines in Vietnam, a significant boost for the country's post-pandemic growth.
Vietnam has been strengthening ties with the U.S. and its allies, including Japan, and has been cautious of China's growing influence in the South China Sea.
Despite the geopolitical tensions, Vietnam has managed to maintain a balanced relationship with both China and the U.S.