China reopens border gate with Vietnam
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China has reopened one of its border gates in Guangxi with Vietnam after closing it for several days due to Covid-19 fears.
Trade resumed Wednesday at Tan Thanh Border Gate in the northern province of Lang Son after customs officials of both countries agreed on Covid-19 safety measures.
There are over 1,000 trucks stuck at the gate and another major gate in the same province, Huu Nghi, said Nong Hai Thang, director of border gate management in Lang Son.
“Trucks need to wait two days to pass the gate.”
The delay is caused by China imposing more stringent examinations on vehicles and products to prevent Covid-19 contagion.
There are 12 big and small border gates in Lang Son.
Vietnam has recorded nearly 290,000 Covid-19 cases since the end of April.
China was Vietnam’s second-largest export market in the first seven months with a value of $28.7 billion, up 24 percent year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is causing the delays for trucks attempting to cross the border into China?
What is causing the delays for trucks attempting to cross the border into China?
The delays are due to China implementing more stringent examinations on both vehicles and products. This is part of their effort to prevent Covid-19 contagion across the border.
Q.How many border gates are there in the Lang Son province?
How many border gates are there in the Lang Son province?
Lang Son province has a total of 12 border gates. The article mentions Tan Thanh and Huu Nghi as two of the major gates in that region.
Q.How significant is China as an export market for Vietnam?
How significant is China as an export market for Vietnam?
China was Vietnam's second-largest export market during the first seven months of the year. The value of these exports reached $28.7 billion, representing a 24 percent increase year-on-year.
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