Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Vietnam, China discuss border demarcation

Monday, October 27, 2008

Vietnam, China discuss border demarcation

The 30th chair-level meeting of the Joint Committee for Land-Border Demarcation and Marker Planting between Vietnam and China took place in Beijing from October 13-27. The two sides affirmed their determination to finish the land border demarcation and border marker planting on schedule as agreed by the two countries’ leaders. The two sides agreed on resolution of almost outstanding issues relating to border demarcation and marker planting and reached unanimity on measures and plans on field work in the last two months of 2008. The 31st chair-level meeting of the joint committee will take place in Vietnam in December.

No comments:

Post a Comment

They say "

“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.