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Russia and China Respond to THAAD

... decided to deploy THAAD at a considerable distance from demilitarized zone. As a result, according to some articles, the complex may not be able to ensure security of Seoul agglomeration which encompasses up to 50% of South Korean population. Moreover, North Korean military capabilities are too diverse for one THAAD battery to seriously alter the situation. Complex deployment has resulted in steep deterioration in South Korea’s relations with China, which is not only the most powerful country in the region, but Korea’s key economic partner. In Chinese’ ...

17.01.2017

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Have Rockets, Will Quarrel

... air-transportable, wherever necessary. yashnews.com Besides, Seongju, which is located quite far from the border, was likely chosen as the site so as to minimize China’s ire. What seems to worry the Chinese side most is the legitimate fear that THAAD may be only the beginning, and that North Korea’s inevitable reaction would legitimize the United States increasing its military infrastructure on the peninsula. Besides, as a neighbour, China has no desire to see the situation get any worse. On the other hand, the United States ...

26.07.2016

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