China's top legislature today started deliberating a treaty, which defines
the point where the national borders of China, Vietnam and Laos meet.
The treaty, which was signed last October by the foreign ministries of the
three countries, is expected to be passed at the 26th session of the Standing
Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC).
The three countries plan to erect a boundary stone at the tri-border
junction, which lies on the Shiceng Dashan Mountain.
The location, shape and specifications of the stone must not be changed
without prior agreement and no other boundary stones should be erected at the
point, the treaty says.
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Li Jinzhang said the treaty would help maintain
stability in the border area and strengthen China's relations with Vietnam and
Laos.
