April 23, 2024
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Chinese guards kill suspect who crossed North Korean border

Nationality of border-crosser not confirmed as of yet; trend of border tensions continues

Chinese guards have shot and killed an individual suspected of illegally entering from North Korea on Thursday, according to a Helong City local government microblog site.

The statement issued by the local government in Jilin province said that the individual was shot at around 4 a.m. after resisting arrest.

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