The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troop and tank movements were reported in Daqing, located in northeastern Heilongjiang Province, and in the border city of Shenyang, in Liaoning Province.Go to the Free Beacon to read the entire story.
Officials said one key military unit involved in the mobilization is the 190th Mechanized Infantry Brigade based in Benxi, Liaoning Province. The brigade is believed to be the PLA’s frontline combat unit that would respond to any regional conflict or refugee flows. Troops and tank movements also were reported in Dandong, in Liaoning Province.
Fighter jets were reported flying in larger numbers in Fucheng, Hebei Province, and in Zhangwu and Changchun, Liaoning Provinces.
One of China’s Russian-made Su-27 jets crashed on Sunday in Rongcheng, a city directly across the Yellow Sea from the Korean peninsula. The accident may have been part of the increased warplane activity related to the military mobilization, officials said.
First let me say that I continue to be amazed that the American people are so blind to how dangerous the situation is on the Korean Peninsula.
Can you say normalcy bias on steroids?
Second, let me say that the Chinese are playing hardball. While we're making some shows of force, China appears ready to take over the North.
A quick test of your knowledge of military history. Name the units that were part of the now defunct Rapid Deployment Force (RDF). If one of the units you named was the 24th Mechanized Infantry Division then you win a prize. I point that out because even with a limited view of the Chinese Army, the 190th stands out.
The 190th Mechanized Infantry Brigade is one of China's all star units and is modeled on a modern Western style outfit.
I won't even touch the increased activity by China's air force.
I'm more convinced than ever that we're seeing the "Korean Missile Crisis" play out right before our eyes and the news media is missing it.
