China, Vietnam Plan First Joint Army Drill Amid US Tariffs
China and Vietnam have carried out joint naval patrols in previous years, but the coming exercise would be the first such exchange between their armies.
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China and Vietnam plan to hold their first joint army training exercise this month, a sign of deepening military ties as the two countries grapple with US tariff policies.
The exercise aims to strengthen practical cooperation between the two militaries, the Chinese defense ministry said in a Sunday statement. It will take place in southern China’s Guangxi region, which borders Vietnam.