China agreed Sunday to assist Vietnam on cross-border railway development and take steps to expand agricultural imports from its smaller neighbor, Vietnam’s official media said. Premier Li Qiang, on an official visit to Vietnam,

Against the backdrop of multiple risks threatening the global trade recovery, rising protectionism and geopolitical interventions that challenge free trade cooperation, trade between China and Vietnam has maintained steady and robust growth.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Vietnamese officials during his official visit to Vietnam, where he pledged support for cross-border railway development and announced plans to expand agricultural imports from Vietnam,