Battle of Lào Cai

The Battle of Lào Cai was fought between Chinese and Vietnamese forces during the Sino-Vietnamese War. Chinese forces successfully captured the town of Lào Cai and advanced further into Vietnamese territory, effectively meeting their strategic goals, which included engaging with a large Vietnamese force and inflicting a lot of casualties, though also at heavy cost to its own. The invasion resulted in significant territorial gains for China and paved to the occupation of the surrounding towns.

Battle of Lào Cai
Part of the Sino-Vietnamese War

Sapa town in Lào Cai Province
Date17 February – 5 March 1979
Location
Northern Hoàng Liên Sơn Province and northeastern Lai Châu Province, Vietnam
Result
  • Chinese victory
Belligerents
 China  Vietnam
Commanders and leaders
Yang Dezhi Unknown
Units involved

11th Army
13th Army
14th Army
50th Army

 316th Division
345th Division
Militia, regional, and border guard units
Strength
~125,000 2 regular divisions
~20,000 regional troops and militia
Casualties and losses
Chinese claim:
7,886 casualties (including 2,812 killed)
Vietnamese claim:
11,500 casualties		 Chinese claim:
~13,500 casualties
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