# Vietnam-China border trade and infrastructure development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-china-border-trade-and-infrastructure-development > Updated: 2026-10-20T02:42:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Lạng Sơn province has initiated long-term development plans for the Chi Ma border gate and the Dong Dang - Lạng Sơn Border Gate Economic Zone. Following approval from the Prime Minister, the roadmap aims to transform the Chi Ma area into a “modern, smart gateway by 2045,” focusing on logistics, services, and tourism while upgrading transportation and digital infrastructure. Building on these regional development goals, Vietnamese and Chinese authorities are collaborating to implement smart border crossing technologies. Discussions between the Dong Dang-Lang Son Economic Zone Border Gate Board of Directors and the Pingxiang People's Government in Guangxi have focused on using automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to streamline goods clearance. A proposed pilot program would target electronic components and full container loads to reduce trailer stay times. Additionally, officials are addressing infrastructure limitations, such as single-lane road sections at the Coc Nam-Nong Yao border gate, and working toward a legal framework for smart cross-border transport. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: Vietnam and China to develop smart border crossings Vietnam and China are working to implement smart border crossings, including testing automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to accelerate goods clearance and improve trade logistics. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-and-china-to-develop-smart-border-crossings ### 2026-10-13: Lạng Sơn advances border gate development for Vietnam-China trade Lạng Sơn province is advancing major border gate developments at Chi Ma and Dong Dang to enhance trade, logistics, and connectivity between Vietnam, China, and ASEAN through 2045. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lng-sn-advances-border-gate-development-for-vietnam-china-trade --- Cite as: Vietnam-China border trade and infrastructure development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-china-border-trade-and-infrastructure-development