// Global Analysis Archive
China and Vietnam have agreed to expand future joint naval exercises to include live-fire drills with light weapons under an anti-piracy training module, according to the source. The move coincides with their 40th joint patrol and reflects a broader trend of deepening bilateral military engagement.
China will dispatch Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defence Minister Dong Jun to Vietnam alongside Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong for talks spanning political-security cooperation, defence collaboration and regional issues. The visit aims to reinforce bilateral coordination amid trade and security volatility, while underlying South China Sea tensions remain a key constraint.
China and Vietnam have agreed to expand future joint naval exercises to include live-fire drills with light weapons under an anti-piracy training module, according to the source. The move coincides with their 40th joint patrol and reflects a broader trend of deepening bilateral military engagement.
China will dispatch Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defence Minister Dong Jun to Vietnam alongside Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong for talks spanning political-security cooperation, defence collaboration and regional issues. The visit aims to reinforce bilateral coordination amid trade and security volatility, while underlying South China Sea tensions remain a key constraint.
| ID | Title | Category | Date | Views | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPT-2788 | China–Vietnam Naval Cooperation Deepens with Planned Live-Fire Elements in Joint Training | China-Vietnam | 2026-03-17 | 0 | ACCESS » |
| RPT-2555 | Beijing Sends Top Diplomatic, Defence and Security Team to Vietnam to Deepen Coordination | China-Vietnam Relations | 2026-03-13 | 0 | ACCESS » |