On January 23, 2026, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to To Lam on his election as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee.

In his message, Xi Jinping said that since its 13th National Congress, the CPV has steadfastly pursued a socialist modernization path that suits Viet Nam's national conditions, upheld and strengthened the Party's overall leadership, and united and led the Vietnamese people to achieve remarkable accomplishments in the cause of socialist development and Doi Moi reforms, with Viet Nam's international status and influence continuously rising. The successful convening of the 14th National Congress of the CPV has opened a new era in Viet Nam's national development and will inspire and promote the development of the global socialist movement. Xi Jinping expressed confidence that under the leadership of the new CPV Central Committee headed by Comrade General Secretary To Lam, the CPV will unite and lead the Vietnamese people to forge ahead with determination, promote new and greater achievements in the cause of the Party and the country, and successfully fulfill all the goals and tasks set forth by its 14th National Congress.

Noting that China and Viet Nam are friendly socialist neighbors and a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the relations between the two Parties and countries, and is willing to work with Comrade General Secretary To Lam to strengthen strategic communication, carry forward the traditional friendship, firmly advance the socialist cause, and guide the comprehensive strategic cooperation and the building of a community with a shared future between China and Viet Nam to continuously yield fruitful results, so as to deliver more benefits to the two peoples and make positive contributions to peace, stability, development and prosperity in the region and the world at large.