As the Chinese formation entered the parade ground, the Vietnamese audience rose to their feet and greeted them with enthusiastic applause. "I was deeply impressed by the Chinese soldiers' dignified appearance and movements. I feel proud of the comradeship and brotherhood between Vietnam and China," said a Vietnamese audience Pham Thi Hue after the parade.

This marks the first time for the PLA's Guard of Honor to be invited to participate in a military parade in Vietnam. Troops from the Vietnamese army, navy and air force, police forces, as well as foreign military formations participated in the parade.   (Xinhua)