Will Paracels dispute overshadow China and Vietnam’s drive for stronger strategic ties?

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Laura ZhouMarch 13, 2026 at 02:00 PM

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China and Vietnam will hold their first high-level ministerial talks next week in Vietnam, establishing a new "3+3" strategic dialogue platform. The meetings, scheduled from Sunday to Tuesday, will include Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong, and Defence Minister Dong Jun meeting with their Vietnamese counterparts. This dialogue, focusing on diplomacy, defence, and public security, aims to strengthen strategic alignment between the two countries. The "3+3" format was initially announced in April during a meeting between President Xi Jinping and Vietnamese leader To Lam. These talks occur amidst heightened tensions in the South China Sea due to China's alleged land reclamation activities in the disputed Paracels.

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Indonesia 40% South Korea 40% Guo Jiakun 50% Xi Jinping 60% Wang Xiaohong 60% Dong Jun 60% To Lam 60% Paracels 70% Wang Yi 70% South China Sea 80% Vietnam ×590% China ×590%

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china-vietnam relations 100% south china sea dispute 90% strategic alignment 70% ministerial talks 70% 3+3 strategic dialogue 60% land reclamation 50% paracels dispute 40%

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China

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