# Vietnam-China cross-border law enforcement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-china-cross-border-law-enforcement > Updated: 2026-08-24T09:57:15.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Vietnamese authorities have conducted several operations involving the apprehension of Chinese nationals, including fugitives and individuals attempting illegal entry. In mid-August, Da Nang police, working with the Ministry of Public Security, arrested five Chinese nationals wanted by Chinese authorities. This included the arrest of Wang Hongjian in late July at a hotel in the Ngu Hanh Son district, who was subsequently handed over to Chinese officials at the Huu Nghi International Border Gate. Further investigations in late August revealed separate incidents of illegal border crossings. In Quang Ninh province, an individual was prosecuted for transporting 12 Chinese citizens into the country via vehicle. Additionally, in Tay Ninh province, police intercepted Cao Jianbin, a Chinese national wanted internationally for telecommunications fraud, who was attempting to enter Vietnam illegally. Following verification through Interpol, Jianbin was handed over to Chinese authorities. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Vietnam police investigate illegal immigration and arson incidents Authorities in Vietnam are investigating two separate incidents: the illegal transport of 12 Chinese nationals in Quảng Ninh and an arson-suicide attempt in Gia Lai following a domestic dispute. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-authorities-intercept-illegal-entries-and-an-international-fugitive ### 2026-08-17: Da Nang police arrest five Chinese fugitives Da Nang police arrested five Chinese fugitives in Vietnam, including four apprehended in August and one handed over to Chinese authorities at the Huu Nghi border gate. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/da-nang-police-arrest-five-chinese-fugitives --- Cite as: Vietnam-China cross-border law enforcement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-china-cross-border-law-enforcement