China has long been Vietnam’s leading partner in investment, trade, and tourism, with direct investment from the country standing at $27.224 billion in 4,203 valid projects as of the end of November, ranking it third in project numbers and sixth in registered capital. Trade turnover between Vietnam and its northern neighbor is rising continually and accounting for a larger proportion of total trade. China is Vietnam’s second-largest export market and the largest source of imports. Relations will see new developments in the near future.