China’s leader Xi Jinping started a week of diplomacy in Southeast Asia with a visit to Vietnam, signaling China’s commitment to global trade.

Harsh trade measures may be driving would-be allies in China’s backyard away from Washington and back into the arms of Beijing.

Chinese President Xi Jinping lands in Vietnam for the first stop on his Southeast Asia trip:: Hanoi, Vietnam:: April 14, 2025:: He is calling for stronger ties with Vietnam on trade and supply chains as U.