Hanoi, Vietnam - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of national flag of Vietnam, traffic
2. SOUNDBITE (Vietnamese) Bui Thanh Son, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam:
"This visit comes less than a year after To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, paid a state visit to China. General secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president Xi Jinping's state visit to Vietnam is a major diplomatic and political event of strategic significance in the history of both parties and both countries."
3. Aerial shots of Vietnam-China Friendship Palace
4. SOUNDBITE (Vietnamese) Le Dang Doanh, Vietnamese economist:
"I eagerly look forward to President Xi Jinping's visit to Vietnam. I hope it will further expand bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and China in areas such as the economy, education, and more. I also hope to see strengthened cooperation between the provinces of both countries and deeper ties between our peoples. I sincerely hope that this visit will enhance collaboration in economy, trade, tourism, and other sectors, leading to mutually beneficial and win-win outcomes for both nations."

FILE: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Date Unknown (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
5. Aerial shot of cityscape
6. National flag of Malaysia

Malaysia - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications of Malaysia:
"We expect the visit by President Xi on 15 to 17 of April. It's hoped to help enhance bilateral relations between our two countries. Of course, we look forward to enhancing also bilateral trade. China is an important trading partner for Malaysia, and in Malaysia's capacity as the chairman of ASEAN, there will definitely be a lot to discuss, and we look forward to hosting President Xi next week."

FILE: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - December 2020 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
8. Aerial shot of city view, Malaysian national flag

FILE: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 2023 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
9. Cityscape; traffic

Malaysia - Recent (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
10. SOUNDBITE (English) Anthony Loke Siew Fook, Malaysian Transport Minister:
"I think this is one of the most important visits for Malaysia, not only to Malaysia but to ASEAN and to the rest of the world. Of course, everyone is looking forward to the message of President Xi. Of course, we hope that China will remain an open trading economy, China will remain a trusted partner of the world, and China will remain committed to the rule-based system of global trade."

Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
11. National flag of Cambodia
12. Cityscape, traffic

Phnom Penh, Cambodia - April 8, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
13. SOUNDBITE (Khmer) Chea Munyrith, president, Cambodian Chinese Evolution Researcher Association (starting with shot 12/partially overlaid with shot 14):
"Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit this time highlights his commitment to the international community, especially Southeast Asia and ASEAN countries. We look forward to working with China to strengthen and expand regional peace and security and global development within the framework of mutually beneficial cooperation. This period can be seen as a key stage in building a community with a shared future for mankind. This visit is a manifestation of commitment and determination. I expect that this visit will promote more cooperation and deliver greater results for the Global South."
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14. Lapel pin featuring national flags of China, Cambodia
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
15. Various of Cambodia-China Friendship New Chroy Changvar Bridge landmark
16. SOUNDBITE (Khmer) Hos Sereythonh, advisor to Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (partially overlaid with shot 17):
"We, the Cambodian people, are very happy and honored to hear the news that Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Cambodia. This visit by President Xi is a valuable opportunity to further develop relations between the two countries."
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17. Exterior of Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital
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18. Various of cityscape, buildings

People from all sectors in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia are anticipating Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming state visits, hoping the visits will elevate China's relations with the three countries and inject new momentum into building of a community with a shared future among neighboring countries.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will pay a state visit to Vietnam from April 14 to 15, at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Luong Cuong.

"This visit comes less than a year after To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, paid a state visit to China. General secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Vietnam is a major diplomatic and political event of strategic significance in the history of both parties and both countries," said Bui Thanh Son, Vietnam’s deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs.

"I eagerly look forward to President Xi Jinping's visit to Vietnam. I hope it will further expand bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and China in areas such as the economy, education, and more. I also hope to see strengthened cooperation between the provinces of both countries and deeper ties between our peoples. I sincerely hope that this visit will enhance collaboration in economy, trade, tourism, and other sectors, leading to mutually beneficial and win-win outcomes for both nations," said Le Dang Doanh, a Vietnamese economist.

President Xi will also pay state visits to Malaysia and Cambodia from April 15 to 18, at the invitation of King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim and King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia.

In 2025, Malaysia holds the rotating chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and serves as the country coordinator for China-ASEAN relations.

People from all walks of life in Malaysia anticipate President Xi's visit, hoping it will deepen cooperation across various fields and foster the development of a stronger China-ASEAN community with a shared future.

"We expect the visit by President Xi on 15 to 17 of April. It's hoped to help enhance bilateral relations between our two countries. Of course, we look forward to enhancing also bilateral trade. China is an important trading partner for Malaysia, and in Malaysia's capacity as the chairman of ASEAN, there will definitely be a lot to discuss, and we look forward to hosting President Xi next week," said Fahmi Fadzil, minister of Communications of Malaysia.

"I think this is one of the most important visits for Malaysia, not only to Malaysia but to ASEAN and to the rest of the world. Of course, everyone is looking forward to the message of President Xi. Of course, we hope that China will remain an open trading economy, China will remain a trusted partner of the world, and China will remain committed to the rule-based system of global trade," said Anthony Loke Siew Fook, Malaysia’s transport minister.

Experts and officials in Cambodia believe that President Xi's visit could elevate the development of the community with a shared future between China and Cambodia to a higher level.

"Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit this time highlights his commitment to the international community, especially Southeast Asia and ASEAN countries. We look forward to working with China to strengthen and expand regional peace and security and global development within the framework of mutually beneficial cooperation. This period can be seen as a key stage in building a community with a shared future for mankind. This visit is a manifestation of commitment and determination. I expect that this visit will promote more cooperation and deliver greater results for the Global South," said Chea Munyrith, president of the Cambodian-Chinese Evolution Research Association.

"We, the Cambodian people, are very happy and honored to hear the news that Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Cambodia. This visit by President Xi is a valuable opportunity to further develop relations between the two countries," said Hos Sereython, advisor to the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and former ambassador to the Philippines and Laos.