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Notably, just days after Xi departed Vietnam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh publicly reinforced the "special" relationship between Vietnam and the U.S., clearly highlighting this burgeoning alliance. The announcement of Vietnam's intention to procure 24 F-16 fighter jets from the U.S. reflects a strengthening military cooperation that marks the most significant arms deal since the lifting of the American embargo in 2016.