Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday arrived in Vietnam to deepen ties with the Southeast Asian country, weeks after Hanoi elevated diplomatic relations with the United States, Beijing’s key rival, and Western-aligned countries. This is Xi’s first visit to Vietnam since 2017 amid reports that Beijing fears Vietnam possibly joining an anti-China alliance.Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday arrived in Vietnam to deepen ties with the Southeast Asian country, weeks after Hanoi elevated diplomatic relations with the United States, Beijing’s key rival, and Western-aligned countries. This is Xi’s first visit to Vietnam since 2017 amid reports that Beijing fears Vietnam possibly joining an anti-China alliance.