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Vietnam"s demarcated borders with other countries:  articles, practical lessons, throughout history and in new era

Vietnam's demarcated borders with other countries:  articles, practical lessons, throughout history and in new era

"Our coast is long, beautiful, we have to know how to keep it ..."

"Our coast is long, beautiful, we have to know how to keep it ..."

As a nation experiencing a history of thousands of years struggling to protect the border, Vietnam was penetrated more than anyone with the sacredness of "borders" and "territory".
Vietnam-Laos border before France invading Indochina

Vietnam-Laos border before France invading Indochina

Vietnam and Laos are neighboring countries that lie on the Indochina peninsula. Both peoples have attached themselves to each other in the process of national defense and construction, boasted friendly neighbor relationships, and have a long tradition of friendship.
Vietnam - Laos Boundary in 1945 - 1975

Vietnam - Laos Boundary in 1945 - 1975

In the period from 1945 to 1975, Vietnam and Laos had to wage the war against the French and the US. Both countries agreed on the importance and reasonability of the settlement of the land border to clearly define the territory of each country in order to put an end to local disputes and conflicts.
Bu Prang: Differences In Perception About Border Delimitation Between Vietnam And Cambodia

Bu Prang: Differences In Perception About Border Delimitation Between Vietnam And Cambodia

Vietnam and Cambodia have not yet agreed on the land border delimitation at 7 areas.
Vietnam - Cambodia Border: Management Issues

Vietnam - Cambodia Border: Management Issues

Despite efforts, the work on the land border demarcation between Vietnam and Cambodia has not been completed. However, the two countries agreed to apply the regulation of excess solution to manage the border in the most effective way.
A decade of Vietnam- China land border delimitation

A decade of Vietnam- China land border delimitation

As soon as the normalization, in 1991, Vietnam and China enhanced negotiation on border demarcation. On December 30, 1999, the land border delimitation treaty between Vietnam and China was signed in Hanoi, which was then approved by both National Assemblies in 2000.
Demarcating Ban Gioc Waterfall

Demarcating Ban Gioc Waterfall

In accordance with 1887 and 1895 Sino-French convention as well as international practices, the median of the main flow of the Ban Gioc waterfall was the foundation to delimit borders between Vietnam and China.
Dong Dang - Ping Xiang Railway Establishment: Disputes Suspended For Trains To Depart

Dong Dang - Ping Xiang Railway Establishment: Disputes Suspended For Trains To Depart

After the restoration of the Vietnam-China diplomatic relations, the resumption of negotiations to settle border and territorial disputes and the opening of the Dong Dang - Ping Xiang and Lao Cai - Son Yeu railways were among the top priorities. International railway lines used to hold a very important position in the process of maintaining and developing economic, political, and national defence relations between the two countries sharing borders.
Vietnam-China Border Management, Cooperation And Struggle

Vietnam-China Border Management, Cooperation And Struggle

History has shown that, at all times, the relation with the neighboring country need dexterity, flexibility, but equally strong-mindedness.
National Territory Protected Against Emerging Soft Powers In The Flat World

National Territory Protected Against Emerging Soft Powers In The Flat World

The world’s constantly-changing order, as well as the latest development in the information technology era, have entailed changes in awareness, border management and national territory.  
Vietnam - China Land Border

Vietnam - China Land Border

Vietnam and China shares the Land border of more than 1,400 km in length. Seven Vietnamese provinces (including Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Lao Cai, Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Lang Son and Quang Ninh) are adjacent to Chinese Yunnan province and the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.
The Definition of National Territory and Border

The Definition of National Territory and Border

In this article, the author - Dr. Tran Cong Truc, shall discuss basic definitions relating to national borders.
Vietnam territory: throughout history and in the new era

Vietnam territory: throughout history and in the new era

Dr. Tran Cong Truc, with 30 years of experience in border works, including 10 years being the Head of State Border Committee, has directly participated in border delimitation negotiation with other countries as a Vietnam delegate. Vietnam Times proudly introduces Dr. Truc and his colleagues’ series of articles about the process of forming and managing Vietnam territorial borders.
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