China and Vietnam Strengthen Local Cooperation Amidst Provincial Reform

Strategic Insights -

China and Vietnam are deepening their local cooperation as Da Nang, Vietnam's coastal city, embarks on a new round of renovation and opening up following its provincial reform. On June 30, 2025, Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei met with Nguyen Van Quang, Secretary of the Da Nang Municipal Party Committee, to discuss the opportunities and challenges arising from the reform. The meeting highlighted the potential for Da Nang to become a leader in central economic development through innovation-driven growth and strategic partnerships with China.

Key Takeaways:

  • Da Nang has completed the reform of merging provincial-level administrative units, positioning it as a first-mover in Vietnam's new round of renovation and opening up.
  • Ambassador He Wei congratulated Vietnam on the successful completion of the reform, expressing hope that Da Nang would seize the opportunity to develop its economy and enhance local cooperation with China.
  • Nguyen Van Quang acknowledged China as Vietnam's most important cooperation partner, seeking to share China's development dividends and advanced experience through joint local cooperation initiatives.
  • The two sides aim to create a new model of local cooperation, enriching the connotation of the construction of a Vietnam-China community of shared future.
  • Da Nang plans to build a high-quality local cooperation model, focusing on scientific and technological innovation, free trade zones, and financial centers to drive economic growth in central Vietnam.
  • The provincial reform has given Da Nang a unique advantage to develop its economy and enhance its role in Vietnam's economic and social development.

Statistics:

  • China is Vietnam's most important cooperation partner.
  • Vietnam looks forward to sharing China's development dividends and advanced experience through joint local cooperation initiatives.
  • Da Nang aims to become a leader in central economic development through construction of scientific and technological innovation, free trade zones, and financial centers.
  • The meeting between Ambassador He Wei and Nguyen Van Quang marked significant progress in the development of a new model of local cooperation between China and Vietnam.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
  • Contify.com