The Tan Thanh – Pu Zhai border gate acts as a major gateway for imports of fruit and agricultural products from Vietnam to enter China. The two sides agreed to conduct on-the-border deliveries with drivers required to wear masks and personal protective equipment (PPE).

A container truck is going through the Tan Thanh Border Gate in Lang Son which connects China via Pu Zhai crossing.

The Pu Zhai border gate was temporarily shut down by the Chinese side on December 18 as part of its strengthened measures to curb the spread of Covid-19.

The MoIT described customs clearance resuming at the Pu Zhai checkpoint as a positive and much-needed move by Guangxi ahead the second meeting of the Working Group on Vietnam-China Trade Facilitation and the first meeting of a specialised committee set up to addressing congestion of goods at Vietnam’s northern border gates with China.

Thanks to concerted efforts from both sides, the number of cargo trucks stranded in Lang Son significantly dropped over the last several days. By 8:00am on January 24, there had been 355 trucks lining up for clearance at border gates in Lang Son, down nearly 4,000 from a month ago.

The ministry once again advised localities, agribusinesses, traders and long-haul lorry drivers to strictly adhere to Covid-19 preventive rules in production, packaging and delivery to ensure the goods are of the highest level of safety.

China reopens one more border gate with Vietnam

China has announced the reopening of Pingmeng border gate with Vietnam’s Soc Giang border gate in Cao Bang province from 10:00 on January 7.

Vietnam suggests China restore customs clearance at border gates

Officials of Vietnam and China on December 31 discussed urgent measures to handle goods congestion in the areas bordering China’s Guangxi province.

4,300 trucks stuck at China border with farm produce

Over 4,300 trucks carrying agricultural produce are stuck at the China border in Lang Son Province due to tightened Covid-19 safety measures on both sides and a labor shortage.

Sea, islands, borders in soldiers’ heart

(BGO) - Communication activities on borders and islands have helped officers and soldiers working in military units in Bac Giang province raise their awareness and responsibility, thereby fostering their patriotism and national pride.

Vietnam among 10 countries with largest cross-border data transfer

Vietnam has been among the top 10 countries in terms of cross-border data transfer in the past decade.

Source: NDO/VNA