China, Vietnam consider rail link through rare earths heartland

[Collection]China and Vietnam are discussing a significant upgrade of their rail links to boost a line that crosses Vietnam's rare earths heartland and reaches the country's top port. This comes ahead of a possible visit by Chinese president Xi Jinping to Hanoi. Deeper trade ties and railway connections were discussed during a meeting between China's top diplomat Wang Yi and Vietnamese leaders. Vietnamese prime minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for the upgrade of the railway linking Kunming to Haiphong, while Chinese officials emphasize the importance of infrastructure connectivity with Vietnam.