Chinese troops deployed to counter North Korean border incursions: Report



News Chinese troops deployed to counter North Korean border incursions: Report Sources say buildup of regular forces looks to be a long-term development following recent killings Rob York June 18, 2015 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON China News 4 Ways How Chinas Military Stacks Up Against the US by Asitimes on 2011-07-12 16:13:07 The Chinese military has deployed troops near the border with North Korea to counter defections, as well as stem the number of violent incidents that have taken place there, Radio Free Asia reported. Sources in the area said that troops from the People’s Liberation Army have been stationed in the area near the Tumen River, the most frequent crossing point for North Korean defectors, whether they stay in China or ultimately move on to another country. The Chinese military has deployed troops near the border with North Korea to counter defections, as well as stem the number of violent incidents that have taken place there, Radio Free Asia reported. Sources in the area said that troops from the People’s Liberation Army have been stationed in the area near the Tumen River, the most frequent crossing point for North Korean defectors, whether they stay in China or ultimately move on to another country. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Chinese troops deployed to counter North Korean border incursions: Report

Sources say buildup of regular forces looks to be a long-term development following recent killings

Rob York June 18, 2015

Chinese troops deployed to counter North Korean border incursions: Report

China News 4 Ways How Chinas Military Stacks Up Against the US by Asitimes on 2011-07-12 16:13:07

The Chinese military has deployed troops near the border with North Korea to counter defections, as well as stem the number of violent incidents that have taken place there, Radio Free Asia reported.

Sources in the area said that troops from the People’s Liberation Army have been stationed in the area near the Tumen River, the most frequent crossing point for North Korean defectors, whether they stay in China or ultimately move on to another country.

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