China says it is deploying militias to protect its border with North Korea

China has organized civilian militias to protect its border with North Korea, according to a state-owned news agency.

The move comes amidst rising tensions between China and North Korea, which has long relied on China as a benefactor and ally. In December, a high-ranking former Chinese general publicly complained that China had "cleaned up" North Korea's messes "too many times," which was seen as an indication that the Chinese regime may be growing tired of propping up the international pariah.

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