China-Vietnam friendship singing contest promotes ties

Contestants pose for photo during the ninth edition of China-Vietnam Friendship Singing Contest in Hanoi, Vietnam, Nov. 10, 2018. The ninth edition of China-Vietnam Friendship Singing Contest, which concluded here on Saturday night, helped step up cultural exchanges between the two countries and foster music talents. The best five contestants were selected, including three individuals and two groups. They will go to China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region for the final slated for Nov. 28. (Xinhua/Ngo Minh Tien)