Vietnam’s Communist Party chief seeks to expand economic and security ties during visit to Japan

Vietnam’s Communist Party chief will embark on a four-day visit to Japan on 14 September, seeking not only investment opportunities but geopolitical assurances as China continues its aggressive maritime posturing, according to experts.

Nguyen Phu Trong will also become the first party leader to have visited all five countries considered by Hanoi as major powers: China, the United States, Russia, India and Japan.

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