Lam stops in Guangzhou to retrace Ho Chi Minh’s ‘red footsteps’ before heading to the capital.
The departure of another Thai prime minister is unlikely to change the economic relationship between the two countries, observers say.
The Vietnamese leader will arrive in Beijing on Sunday for a three-day visit that is expected to have economic ties high on the agenda.
Decline in Bangkok’s military relations with long-time ally Washington has allowed Beijing to shore up cooperation and weapons sales.
Many expected one of two outcomes for Myanmar following the military coup: isolation or functioning in China’s shadow. Neither has happened.
The trip by Wang Yi follows the collapse of a Chinese-brokered ceasefire and a major setback for the military near the border with Yunnan.
Beijing is looking to strengthen ties with Jakarta, Asean’s biggest member and one of the most influential in the region.
Manila’s assertive approach contrasts with Hanoi’s “low profile” way of dealing with their respective South China Sea rows, analysts say.
Tokyo’s military drills with Manila and defence equipment agreement with Vietnam will have China taking notice, observers say.
China deploys several advanced ships and technologies to explore marine biology, fisheries and mineral resources.
Reform continues to be a central theme in the Communist Party’s vision for China, which offers scope for Hong Kong to play to its strengths.
PLA ‘combat preparation patrol’ held at the same time as joint exercise involving Philippine, US, Canadian and Australian forces.
Atoll in the disputed Spratlys has increasingly taken centre stage in recent China-Philippines stand-offs in the South China Sea.
Southeast Asian states must recognise that it is not only countries but also large companies which shift the power balance on the global stage.
‘Historic’ Funan Techo canal, a 180km project from the Mekong River to the coast, aims to reduce Cambodia’s transport dependence on Vietnam.
Hundreds of fishing vessels used as auxiliary forces are ‘floating pieces of sovereignty’ that help the PLA with surveillance, reclamation support and disaster relief.
China’s EV supply-chain investments in the region come with environmental and social challenges – which sustainable miner Australia can help solve.
Indonesia and Brunei are firmly on China’s radar as it seeks to expand the reach of its C919 and ARJ21 passenger jets.
Despite a broad decline in Chinese family assets, overseas study tours have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, but the destination landscape has changed.
Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi hammers home message at foreign ministers’ forum in Laos, as bloc gets caught up in deepening US-China rivalry.
As China, India – and others – vie to be the Global South’s champion, Southeast Asia’s complexities challenge the one-size-fits-all narrative.
Bloc says there is an urgent need to address humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, urges all parties to take ‘concrete action’ to halt conflict.
Top Chinese diplomat shares concerns over Typhon missile system in first known face-to-face meeting with Philippine counterpart since 2022.
China’s foreign minister pledges to work with Russia to safeguard their ‘core interests’ and ‘always be a good partner’.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to engage with Wang Yi, but will also face partners’ questions about the direction of US policy in a tumultuous election season.
Concerns about industrial overcapacity and lack of transparency in state subsidies elicit ‘frank and open’ exchanges, revealing deep schisms.