# Vietnam-China diplomatic condolences for Zhu Rongji > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-china-diplomatic-condolences-for-chu-dung-c > Updated: 2026-08-18T04:28:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Following the death of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji on August 12, Vietnamese leadership issued official messages of condolence to Chinese President Xi Jinping and other high-ranking officials. Leaders, including General Secretary and President Tô Lâm, National Assembly President Trần Thanh Mẫn, and Secretariat Permanent Member Trần Cẩm Tú, recognized Zhu as an “outstanding leader” who contributed significantly to China’s economic integration and helped promote Vietnam-China relations. On August 18, Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng led a high-level delegation to the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam to sign the condolence book and pay respects. During the ceremony, Prime Minister Hưng conveyed deep condolences from Vietnam’s top leadership to President Xi Jinping, other Chinese leaders, and Zhu’s family. He emphasized that Vietnam highly values Zhu’s contributions to bilateral ties. In response, Chinese Ambassador Hà Vĩ expressed gratitude for the condolences and reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening the “comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership” and the “Vietnam-China community with a shared future.” ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Vietnam honors former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji amid shifting regional security dynamics Vietnam honors former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji while the U.S. and South Korea scale back military exercises amid North Korean condemnation and shifting diplomatic signals from President Trump. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prime-minister-l-minh-hng-pays-respects-to-former-chinese-premier-chu-dung-c ### 2026-08-14: Vietnam leaders send condolences over death of former Chinese Premier Chu Dung Cơ Vietnamese leaders sent condolences to China following the death of former Premier Chu Dung Cơ, praising his contributions to China’s economic reforms and Vietnam-China relations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-leaders-send-condolences-over-death-of-former-chinese-premier-chu-dung-c --- Cite as: Vietnam-China diplomatic condolences for Zhu Rongji. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-china-diplomatic-condolences-for-chu-dung-c