125th joint patrol of Mekong River concludes

KUNMING, Jan. 18– Two Chinese law enforcement vessels returned to Jingha Port in southwest China’s Yunnan Province on Wednesday, concluding the 125th joint Mekong River patrol by China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. The Mekong River, known as the Lancang River in China, is a vital waterway for cross-border shipping. China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand have been…

KUNMING, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) — Two Chinese law enforcement vessels returned to Jingha Port in southwest China’s Yunnan Province on Wednesday, concluding the 125th joint Mekong River patrol by China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.

Four vessels from the four countries traveled 622 km for four days and three nights, focusing on tackling cross-border crimes to ensure safety and stability along the river, according to the Yunnan provincial public security department.

The Mekong River, known as the Lancang River in China, is a vital waterway for cross-border shipping.

China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand have been conducting joint patrols of the river since December 2011. Enditem