INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
China and Vietnam have launched a week-long border defense friendship exchange across designated areas and ports in south China's Guangxi
Zhuang Autonomous Region and Vietnam's Lang Son Province.Now in its ninth edition since launching in 2014, this year's exchange features an
extended schedule and a broader range of activities, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of establishing bilateral diplomatic
ties.Scheduled from April 11 to 17, the event includes joint medical consultations by military personnel, a naval patrol in the Beibu Gulf,
and cultural exchanges between border communities.From April 11 to 13, military medical teams from both countries treated over 3,100 border
residents through joint consultations and home visits, conducted more than 1,300 free checkups, and distributed over 2,000 boxes of
medicine.On April 13, the Vietnamese naval fleet arrived in Beihai City, Guangxi marking its first visit to the city
Troops from both sides participated in activities, including vessel tours, experience sharing and sports events, to strengthen their
friendship ahead of the 38th China-Vietnam joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.(Cover via VCG)
