Chinese Special Envoy Visits Vietnam to Congratulate on 14th National Congress and To Lam's Re-election

Chinese Envoy Conveys Congratulations to Vietnamese Leadership

Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, visited Vietnam as a special envoy of Chinese President Xi Jinping from January 29-30, 2026. The purpose of the high-level visit was to convey congratulations on the successful conclusion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the re-election of General Secretary To Lam.

During his visit, Liu Haixing delivered congratulatory messages from the CPC Central Committee and President Xi Jinping personally. These messages lauded the achievements of the 14th National Congress and expressed strong support for General Secretary To Lam's continued leadership.

14th National Congress Concludes with Key Leadership Decisions

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam was held in Hanoi from January 19 to 23, 2026. This pivotal event, held every five years, plays a decisive role in shaping Vietnam's development direction and selecting its top leadership.

A significant outcome of the Congress was the re-election of To Lam as the General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee for the 14th term. The re-election took place on January 23, 2026, during the first plenary meeting of the newly elected 14th Central Committee. To Lam had previously been elected General Secretary of the 13th Central Committee on August 3, 2024.

Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Shared Future

The Chinese envoy's visit highlighted the importance Beijing places on its relationship with Hanoi. Liu Haixing emphasized China's readiness to work with Vietnam to implement the consensus reached by the top leaders of both parties and to promote new and greater development in building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future.

General Secretary To Lam received Liu Haixing on January 30, acknowledging the profound political significance of the visit. He also expressed appreciation for the positive outcomes of recent phone conversations with President Xi Jinping, which are seen as setting a favorable starting point for relations between the two parties and countries in Vietnam's new development era.

International Recognition for Vietnam's Congress

Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Pham Thu Hang, confirmed the Chinese envoy's visit and noted that Vietnam had received numerous congratulatory messages and delegations from various countries following the successful conclusion of its 14th National Congress. Among those extending congratulations were leaders from Laos and Cambodia, and phone calls from international figures such as Russian President Vladimir Putin and Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel.