July 31, 2025
BEIJING – The first joint army training exercise of the Vietnamese and Chinese ground forces wrapped up at the Jianglong Chongzuo Training Base in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on July 30.
The exercise, running from July 21-30, mobilised 140 officers and soldiers from both sides, together with more than 20 vehicles and over 170 pieces of equipment.
It focused on major military disciplines such as reconnaissance, camouflage, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations, marksmanship, medical aid, chemical defence, field logistics, and coordinated tactical operations.
In particular, the UAV exercises involved six practical combat scenarios in mountainous terrain, enhancing reconnaissance, strike, and rescue capabilities while improving coordination between the two forces.
Vietnamese and Chinese Army soldiers perform a training exercise. PHOTO: VNA/VIET NAM NEWS
Throughout the 10-day event, the two ground forces maintained close coordination, strictly followed training plans, and ensured absolute safety for personnel and equipment.
Cultural and sports exchanges within the programme, including basketball, table tennis, chess, calligraphy, traditional medicine, and artistic performances, also helped strengthen mutual understanding and trust.
At the closing ceremony, Major General Nguyễn Văn Lịch, Deputy Commander of Việt Nam’s Military Region 1, affirmed that the training exercise contributed to concretising the joint statement between high-ranking leaders of both nations, describing its outcomes as a vivid demonstration of the effective cooperation between the two armies.
He affirmed that the successful conclusion of the exercise marked a significant step forward in enhancing practical coordination between the two sides for regional peace, stability, and border security.
Military delegates from the two countries visit the display of weapons and military equipment of the Chinese army at the Closing Ceremony. PHOTO: VNA/VIET NAM NEWS
Major General Chen Liang, Deputy Commander of the Southern Theater Command’s Ground Force of the People’s Liberation Army of China, hailed the training as a concrete step in implementing shared commitments to strengthen military cooperation and deepen a profound friendship described as “both comrades and brothers.”
He underscored China’s readiness to work with Việt Nam to expand joint training initiatives and elevate practical cooperation between the two militaries, contributing to bolstering the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and building the China-Việt Nam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
A shooting exercise. PHOTO: VNA/VIET NAM NEWS
A demonstration of Vietnamese soldiers in the act of catching terrorists in a joint training session to protect security and safety in border areas. PHOTO: VNA/VIET NAM NEWS
The Joint Training Command awarded Certificates of Merit to 20 Vietnamese and 20 Chinese soldiers who successfully completed the Joint Army Training Mission “Joining Hands – 2025.” PHOTO: VNA/VIET NAM NEWS