中国和越南在北湾举行了第40次联合巡逻,首次进行海上训练,加强战略伙伴关系. China and Vietnam held their 40th joint patrol and first maritime training in the Beibu Gulf, boosting their strategic partnership.

中国和越南于3月16日至22日在北湾完成了第40次联合巡逻,也是第一次海上训练.两国舰艇进行协调行动,包括巡逻活动,指挥交替,信息共享以及护送模拟商船,打击盗版目标及搜救任务等演习. China and Vietnam completed their 40th joint patrol and first maritime training in the Beibu Gulf from March 16 to 22, involving naval vessels from both nations conducting coordinated operations including patrols, command alternation, information sharing, and drills such as escorting simulated merchant ships, engaging pirate targets, and search-and-rescue missions. 演习与第十届中越边境防务友好交流会同时举行,包括联合巡逻,医疗外展,文化活动和花奠定仪式. The exercise coincided with the 10th China-Vietnam border defense friendship exchange, featuring joint patrols, medical outreach, cultural activities, and a wreath-laying ceremony. 双方都将此次活动描述为加强了两国全面战略合作伙伴关系. Both sides described the events as strengthening their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.