Hanoi (VNA), June 29 -- Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen has said he is confident that new Chinese Consul General Wei Huaxiang will make specific contributions to fostering joint works between Vietnam's southern economic hub and Chinese localities.

Hosting the diplomat on June 28, Nen expected him to become a bridge to link the sides in investment cooperation, people-to-people exchange, and experience sharing in population management, traffic organisation, housing development, and innovative start-up.

The Vietnam - China relations always follow a positive development trend, he stated, adding that their leaders have maintained regular exchanges to boost political trust and expand practical collaboration ac...