# Vietnam-China youth exchange and patriotism initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-china-youth-exchange-and-patriotism-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-08-24T10:37:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Vietnam has initiated a series of youth-focused activities aimed at fostering patriotism and strengthening bilateral ties with China. The ‘I Love My Fatherland’ media campaign was launched to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, encouraging young people to produce creative content on social media platforms.

Simultaneously, a ‘Red Journey’ exchange program involving Vietnamese youth delegates has been conducted in China. Following initial activities in Nanning, the program expanded to Guangzhou and Guilin. Participants engaged in discussions regarding revolutionary history, peace ambassadorship, and modern cooperation. Specific dialogues focused on ‘Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation,’ where representatives explored ways to connect universities with enterprises and increase cooperation in technology and cross-border e-commerce.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Vietnam-China youth program begins in Guangzhou and Guilin

Vietnamese and Chinese youth are participating in the “Red Journey” program in Guangzhou and Guilin, focusing on strengthening bilateral friendship and discussing innovation and entrepreneurship.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-china-youth-program-launches-in-guangzhou-and-guilin

### 2026-08-21: Vietnam launches youth patriotism campaign and China exchange

Vietnam is launching a nationwide youth patriotism campaign while hosting a ‘Red Journey’ exchange program in China to strengthen bilateral ties and celebrate national history.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-launches-youth-patriotism-campaign-and-china-exchange

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