Vietnam & China
79 shared events · Importance 20 · Last updated May 17, 2026
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International
Vietnam: Vietnam hosted Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, agreeing to advance their strategic partnership and deepen cooperation on energy security, supply chain resilience, and technology.
China: China views Japan's 'free and open Indo-Pacific' strategy as an attempt to promote bloc confrontation and has had frosty relations with Japan due to territorial claims and Japan's stance on Taiwan.
May 02, 2026 · 17 articles
International
Vietnam: Vietnam elevated its ties with India to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, targeting increased trade, defense, and financial cooperation. This aligns with Vietnam's economic growth and regional security interests.
China: China's increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific and South China Sea was a key geopolitical factor discussed by India and Vietnam, influencing their decision to strengthen their strategic partnership.
May 06, 2026 · 26 articles
Regulatory
Vietnam: Many of the arrested foreign nationals, specifically 228, are from Vietnam, indicating a significant involvement of Vietnamese citizens in the illegal online gambling operation in Indonesia.
China: 57 of the arrested foreign nationals are from China, showing Chinese citizens' involvement in the illegal online gambling operation.
May 09, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Vietnam: Vietnam is facing potential tariffs from the United States due to its persistent failure to tackle intellectual property violations. In response, Vietnam is launching a new crackdown on online piracy and counterfeit goods.
China: China is mentioned as the main supplier of goods to Vietnam, with a significant trade relationship that is indirectly affected by the trade tensions between Vietnam and the United States.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Vietnam: Vietnam has seen increased production and exports to the United States as companies shift supply chains out of China.
China: China is a key participant in the trade war with the United States, experiencing reduced trade with the US but increasing exports to other markets, and is now seeking to repair economic damage through a summit.
May 13, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Vietnam: Nationals from Vietnam are among those arrested for alleged involvement in cybercrime in Sri Lanka, and Vietnamese citizens are also targeted by these scam networks.
China: China is cooperating with regional governments, including Sri Lanka, to crack down on scam networks, acknowledging the geographical shift of these illicit activities.
May 17, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Vietnam: Vietnam is identified as one of the fuel-import-reliant countries in Asia facing potential critical levels of supplies and is in a dire situation regarding diesel stocks.
China: China's weaker oil demand has slightly slowed the global inventory drawdown, and its crude inventories remain robust, with the country considering resuming refined-product exports.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Vietnam: American companies have shifted supply chains for electronics to Vietnam.
China: China is a key participant in the trade summit, aiming to stabilize economic relations with the United States while also pursuing its industrial strategy focused on green energy and advanced technologies. China's purchases of American products decreased by $50 billion last year.
May 11, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Vietnam: Apple Inc. is also looking to expand its production facilities in Vietnam, which is already a significant manufacturing hub for other Apple Inc. products.
China: China is experiencing a reduction in Apple Inc.'s manufacturing reliance due to ongoing trade tensions and tariffs with the United States. This shift could impact its role as a global production hub for Apple Inc.
Apr 25, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Vietnam: Perfect Diary has gained traction in Vietnam, demonstrating the international competitiveness of Chinese innovation.
China: Chinese domestic cosmetics brands, including Raytech Holding Limited, have significantly increased their market share in China's beauty market due to investments in scientific innovation and evolving consumer expectations.
May 07, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Vietnam: Vietnam is a member of ASEAN and is involved in the South China Sea territorial standoffs.
China: China is seen as a stabilizing power and a major external partner for the ASEAN, holding important cards as a supplier of energy-related inputs and raw materials. However, its claims in the South China Sea remain a point of contention.
May 06, 2026 · 28 articles
International
Vietnam: Vietnam experienced a surge in coal-fired output and record electricity-grade coal imports due to a heatwave and the broader LNG supply crisis.
China: China is mentioned as one of the top global coal users, but its direct involvement in the event's core actions is not detailed.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Vietnam: Sanae Takaichi delivered a foreign policy address in Vietnam.
China: China's grip over global supplies of rare earths is a concern for Australia and Japan, who seek to loosen it. China is also rankled by the 'free and open Indo-Pacific' strategy.
May 04, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Vietnam: Vietnam is an ASEAN member whose exclusive economic zone is partly covered by China's claims in the South China Sea.
China: China's claims of sovereignty cover almost the entire South China Sea, and the ASEAN is working on a code of conduct with Beijing.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Vietnam: Vietnam is mentioned as a location for LG Electronics' design and production facilities.
China: China is mentioned as a location for LG Electronics' design and production facilities.
May 07, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Vietnam: The United States had a goods trade deficit with Vietnam in March.
China: The United States had a goods trade deficit with China in March.
May 05, 2026 · 13 articles
Business
Vietnam: Apple Inc. has made efforts to diversify manufacturing to countries such as Vietnam.
China: Apple Inc. still relies significantly on Chinese production for its supply chain, a factor John Ternus will need to manage.
Apr 20, 2026 · 108 articles
International
Vietnam: Vietnam entered a trade deal with the United States, allowing U.S. goods duty-free entry while its exports face a 20% levy and a 40% tax on transshipping.
Jul 30, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Vietnam: Vietnam is the current primary production base for Alphabet Inc.'s Google Pixel smartphones, facing potential steep US tariffs which are prompting Alphabet Inc. to shift production away.
Apr 21, 2025 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Vietnam: Vietnam, where Nintendo has shifted some of its production, was hit with a 46% tariff by the Donald Trump administration, directly impacting the cost of manufacturing the Switch 2.
Apr 04, 2025 · 22 articles
Business
Vietnam: Lululemon manufactured 40% of its products in Vietnam, and goods imported from Vietnam to the United States face heavy duties, contributing to tariff pressures.
Sep 04, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Vietnam: Vietnam is engaging in discussions with China to build tighter relationships in response to Donald Trump's tariffs.
Apr 14, 2025 · 10 articles
Business
Vietnam: Nintendo moved production to Vietnam to avoid Chinese tariffs, indicating its efforts to mitigate tariff impacts on its supply chain.
Apr 08, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Vietnam: Vietnam was targeted with tariffs by the Donald Trump administration, potentially pushing it closer to China as Xi Jinping plans a state visit to deepen cooperation.
Apr 11, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Vietnam: Vietnam is one of the countries affected by Donald Trump's tariffs, which influenced Nintendo's decision to delay Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders. Nintendo reportedly earmarked most of its Nintendo Switch 2 supply manufactured in Vietnam for United States customers.
Apr 18, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
Vietnam: Vietnam recently scrapped decades-old laws limiting families to two children in an effort to address falling birth rates.
Jun 04, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Vietnam: Vietnam is attending Exercise Talisman Sabre as an observer.
Jul 14, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Vietnam: Vietnam is mentioned as one of the countries involved in territorial conflicts in the South China Sea.
Jul 22, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Vietnam: Vietnam is mentioned in relation to Pietro Parolin's role in the Vatican's rapprochement.
Apr 21, 2025 · 7 articles
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