The top legislature on Monday 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.
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.
(Xinhua News Agency February 26, 2007)
