Vietnam and China release a joint statement following the official visit of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to the neighboring country, stressing the importance of a sustainable, long-lasting, and healthy bilateral relationship.

Both general secretaries of the two communist parties are committed to party-building and anti-corruption.

The delegation includes six out of 18 members of the Politburo, which is the nation’s most influential body.

Apart from enhancing political trust, the two top leaders are expected to discuss directions for the future of the neighboring countries.

The Party chief delivered an important speech with key messages about internal and foreign affairs and about the role of culture in the country’s development and defense.

Nearly half of the cases are related to the health sector, in which the alleged offenders are accused of abusing power for profiteering during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Nguyen Phu Trong is famed for the “blazing furnace” crackdown on corruption that has sent dozens of high-ranking officials to prison since 2016.

Both leaders agreed the strong cooperation between the two countries has brought substantial benefits for the people and, thus, they are committed to further nurturing this special relationship in the future.

The work is expected to help German readers better understand socialism and the path that Vietnam has firmly chosen.