Why does China deploy its soldiers on the China-Burma border?

China is ready to deploy the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops on the China-Burma border, near Mongko Township, in Northern Shan State, Eastern Burma, as construction of a military base camp in the area is close to completion, according to Kachin News Group (KNG).

Residents from Mongko Township said that all major buildings have been completed and only a small amount of construction is left to finish. After that China’s PLA troops will be deployed in the new encampment. From the military camp PLA troops can clearly watch into Burma, as said by the local residents.

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