Good neighbors show they are good partners

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc's ongoing six-day visit to China, the first since he entered that office in July, sends an encouraging signal that the two countries are determined to keep their relations on the track of stable and smooth development despite the maritime disputes between them in the South China Sea.

China has always insisted that the shared interests between the two countries far outweigh their differences, and has worked to seek common ground and manage disputes through dialogues and consultations in a spirit of mutual respect. Only by doing so can the two countries boost their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.

Hanoi is showing it shares this sentiment.