Big forces and the desires of both their people have propelled friendly
relations between China and Vietnam.The positive
factors in this relationship outweigh the existing problems.“Both sides believe that friendly Sino-Vietnamese relaˉtions are the shared prosperity of both parties,states and peoples.In the new century,the continued strengthening of compreˉhensive and friendly co-
operation between the parties and the states not only serves the basic interests of the two parties,two countries and their citizens but also benefits peace,stability,co-operation and development in this region and the world”.What is important is for both sides continuously to increase mutual trust,to abide by the“Declaration of the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea”when dealing with the question of the Spratlys and to maintain the growth rate in economic exchanges and coˉoperation.In this way,Sino-Vietnamese
relations in the21st century will move towards mutual benefits,friendly neighborliness,intensified co-operation and co-development.