Vietnam and China strengthen border management and protection

The signing took place following a meeting in Cao Bang province on July 9 between border guard forces of Cao Bang and Ha Giang provinces of Vietnam and the Baise border management unit of China’s Guangxi province.

The two sides agreed to further promote coordination in border inspection and control, and strengthen joint patrol coordination in order to effectively prevent all types of crime, especially smuggling and transportation of contraband goods across borders.

They vowed to resolutely investigate and thoroughly handle individuals and organizations that broker, transport, and pick up others illegally entering or exiting each other’s territories, to ensure stability, security, and order in border areas and border gates between the two countries.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed their cooperation in border management and protection in the second quarter of the year. Accordingly, they returned and received 483 citizens illegally entering and exiting each other’s territories, and prevented 7,785 people attempting to cross the border and illegally transport goods from China to Vietnam. They also arrested criminals organizing illegal entry for their citizens.