Walking excavators can be seen in the background of a video showing PLA troops on the Tibetan plateau by the Yarlung Tsangpo River. Photo: HandoutWalking excavators can be seen in the background of a video showing PLA troops on the Tibetan plateau by the Yarlung Tsangpo River. Photo: Handout
Walking excavators can be seen in the background of a video showing PLA troops on the Tibetan plateau by the Yarlung Tsangpo River. Photo: Handout
China /  Military

China’s military is using spider excavators to build roads near Indian border

  • PLA has brought in the all-terrain machines to speed up construction work in the rugged Himalayan region
  • They are seen in the background of a video showing soldiers on the Tibetan plateau released last week

Topic |   China-India border dispute
Liu Zhen
Liu Zhen in Beijing

Updated: 5:21am, 9 Jul, 2020

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Walking excavators can be seen in the background of a video showing PLA troops on the Tibetan plateau by the Yarlung Tsangpo River. Photo: HandoutWalking excavators can be seen in the background of a video showing PLA troops on the Tibetan plateau by the Yarlung Tsangpo River. Photo: Handout
Walking excavators can be seen in the background of a video showing PLA troops on the Tibetan plateau by the Yarlung Tsangpo River. Photo: Handout
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