📅 17 February 1979
Chinese forces crossed the border in a short but destructive war. Beijing described the attack as punishment for Vietnam’s actions in Cambodia; Hanoi defended its sovereignty and cited border...
📅 5 March 1979
China announced that it would withdraw its forces after the February invasion. The fighting had caused destruction in northern border areas; the announcement did not resolve the underlying political...
📅 16 March 1979
Beijing announced that its troops had completed withdrawal from Vietnam. Hanoi disputed aspects of the claim and continued to report border tensions. The invasion left a deep imprint on communities...
