Vietnamese National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man and Yang Wanming, president of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, met in Beijing on October 12 to discuss strengthening people-to-people ties between Vietnam and China. This meeting highlighted the importance of cultural exchanges in bolstering bilateral relations.
Tran Thanh Man emphasized the significance of these exchanges in fostering deeper and more sustainable cooperation. He praised the efforts of friendship organizations in connecting various groups from both countries, including communities, businesses, and cultural groups. The Vietnamese leader advocated for continued collaboration through initiatives such as the Vietnam-China People’s Forum and youth exchange programs.
He also stressed the need to expand cultural and tourism partnerships in anticipation of the 2026–2027 Vietnam-China Year of Tourism Cooperation. Tran encouraged more exchanges involving local communities and cultural sites to provide tangible benefits to people in both nations. Additionally, he called on friendship organizations, researchers, and media to promote accurate information and positive narratives about the historical relationship between Vietnam and China, particularly for younger generations.
Yang Wanming reaffirmed the commitment of the Chinese association to strengthening the social foundations of bilateral relations. He stated that the organization would continue to promote cultural exchanges and mutual understanding, aligned with the shared goals of both countries’ leadership.
Both leaders underscored the importance of preserving traditional friendship and expanding people-to-people engagement as a means to support stable and long-term relations between Vietnam and China.