Ho Chi Mnh was a great revolutionary, a brilliant strategist, and a moral exemplar. His contributions were reflected not only in Vietnam’s national liberation and national building efforts but also in their profound impact on global struggles against colonialism and the international socialist movement.

The passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is a huge loss to not only the Party, State and people of Vietnam but also international friends, including Chinese scholars who have spent years studying Vietnam.