China and Vietnam Will Hold the Tenth Border Defense Friendship Exchange Activity

In mid-March, the tenth border defense friendly exchange activity between China and Vietnam will be held in relevant areas, ports, and the Beibu Gulf waters of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in China and Quang Ninh Province in Vietnam. During this period, both sides will organize joint naval vessel patrols and training, border medical consultations, border military-civilian cultural and sports celebrations, and lay wreaths at the monument to the revolutionary martyrs of the Chinese and Vietnamese people, among other activities. This event will further enhance the traditional friendship between the two countries and their militaries, strengthen mutual trust and exchanges at all levels, deepen practical cooperation, and improve the capability to jointly maintain security along the border and in related maritime areas.