Ancient Chinese chess has emerged as a conduit in the realm of international relations, fostering people-to-people exchanges and fortifying bonds of friendship between China and Vietnam.

L-R: Nguyen Nam Kiet, Dau Khuong Duy, and Duong Vu Anh from Vietnam make a clean sweep of medals in the U14 category at the FIDE World Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2025. Photo: Minh Thang ...