Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a grand welcome ceremony for Vietnamese President To Lam in Beijing on August 19, marking To Lam's first state visit since his election as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The ceremony included a 21-cannon salute, the highest honor for a head of state. During the visit, which runs from August 18-20, the leaders discussed ways to strengthen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between their nations. This visit underscores Vietnam's commitment to enhancing relations with China, a priority highlighted in their bilateral discussions. The two countries aim to deepen their partnership and build a shared future, following Xi's previous visit to Vietnam in December 2023. The visit is significant as it reflects the ongoing positive developments in Vietnam-China relations.