China Reportedly Fortifies Southwestern Border to Keep Citizens From Fleeing

China Reportedly Fortifies Southwestern Border to Keep Citizens From Fleeing
A general view of the mountainous border in Meo Vac, joining Vietnam's Ha Giang Province (L) and China (R) on Oct. 28, 2018. NHAC NGUYEN/AFP via Getty Images
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The Chinese regime is reportedly building structures at its borders with Vietnam and Burma, as an influx of its citizens seeks to flee to southeast Asia in search of economic opportunities.

China–Burma Border

China and Burma (also known as Myanmar) share a roughly 1,258-mile border, including about 191 miles that aren’t clearly defined. Especially in Yunnan Province, the border splits many villages, and even streets, leaving family members as residents of different countries.

For centuries, there was no border wall separating the countries. In recent decades, both regimes have mandated that citizens must apply for a pass to travel back and forth legally. But many parts of the border have no walls or barriers, so people have easily crossed over.

Nicole Hao
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Nicole Hao is a Washington-based reporter focused on China-related topics. Before joining the Epoch Media Group in July 2009, she worked as a global product manager for a railway business in Paris, France.
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