Coast guards of China and Vietnam successfully completed their first joint patrol of 2025 in the Beibu Gulf, according to a statement released on the official WeChat account of China Coast Guard (CCG) on Friday.
As part of efforts to deepen maritime law enforcement cooperation and uphold stability in the Beibu Gulf, CCG vessels Yongxing and Xisha conducted a joint patrol with Vietnamese coast guard ships 8004 and 8003 from Tuesday to Thursday. It was the 29th joint patrol between the two sides since 2006, Xinhua reported.
Following the pre-established plan and route, the joint patrol fleet patrolled along the maritime demarcation line of the Beibu gulf from south to north. During the operation, they monitored fishing activities, conducted public outreach with fishermen, and patrolled for a total of 51.6 hours, covering 255.5 nautical miles and observing 18 fishing vessels.
Overall, maritime production activities remained orderly. The two sides also conducted a joint maritime search and rescue exercise, further strengthening coordination and emergency response capabilities.
This joint patrol is a concrete step in advancing the bilateral consensus on maritime law enforcement cooperation. It reflects the strong commitment of both China and Vietnam to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of both countries, and has become a model for maritime law enforcement cooperation in the South China Sea. The patrol contributes to conserving fishery resources, maintaining order, combating maritime crimes, and ensuring regional stability, according to the CCG.
The CCG stated it will use this opportunity to strengthen professional exchanges with the VCG, deepen practical cooperation, enhance maritime emergency management, and contribute to maintaining maritime peace and stability, while advancing the strategic China-Vietnam community with a shared future, Xinhua reported.
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