Hanoi, May 11 -- Vietnam has made a major step in expanding its agricultural product exports to China following the signing of four new official export protocols during the recent state visit to Vietnam by Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping.

The agreements cover passion fruit, bird's nest, chilli, and rice bran, which not only offer immediate benefits to businesses and farmers but also pave the way for further negotiations on other high-potential products.

The new export protocols build on previous phytosanitary and veterinary agreements covering eight items - coconuts, watermelons, mangosteens, black jelly, fresh and frozen durians, fresh bananas, and sweet potatoes. Meanwhile, six types of fruits - dragon fruit,...