On February 24, coinciding with the traditional Lantern Festival in China, the 2024 Dongxing-Mong Cai Friendly Football Match took place in Dongxing City, where the Dongxing team ultimately triumphed over the Mong Cai tea with a score of 4-2.

It was reported that the friendly football match between Dongxing, China, and Mong Cai, Vietnam, during the Lantern Festival was jointly organized by the People's Government of Dongxing City and the People's Committee of Mong Cai City. Since its inception in 1993, this event has been held successfully for 29 sessions, emerging as a vital brand event promoting exchanges between the two cities. (Bo)