China, Vietnam coast guards patrol Beibu Gulf waters

Photo taken on Oct. 20, 2021 shows Chinese and Vietnamese coast guards in a joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf waters. (Xinhua)

BEIJING, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Vietnamese maritime law enforcement forces have recently conducted their second joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf waters within the year, according to the China Coast Guard (CCG).

It is their 22nd joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf waters since 2006.

The patrol aims to enhance friendly ties between the two countries' coast guards. It also aims to advance their cooperation for maritime law enforcement and jointly safeguard the order of the fishery industry in the Beibu Gulf, the CCG said.  ■