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The Yalu River ( Chinese: 鸭绿江; pinyin: Yālù Jiāng) or Amnok River ( Korean : 압록강; MR : Amnokkang) is a river on the border between China and North Korea. Together with the Tumen River to its east, and a small portion of Paektu Mountain, the Yalu forms the border between China and North Korea.
Yalu River, river of northeastern Asia that forms the northwestern boundary between North Korea and the Northeast region (Manchuria) of China. The Chinese provinces of Jilin and Liaoning are bordered by the river. Its length is estimated to be about 500 miles (800 km), and it drains an area of some.
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Sep 13, 2017 · How MacArthur ignored warnings and misled Truman about China's role in the Korean War. Learn how the CIA was excluded from intelligence gathering and analysis in Tokyo and how Mao's army crossed the Yalu River to fight the US.
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Apr 25, 2017 · Learn about the geography, history, and significance of the Yalu River, which flows between China and North Korea. Find out how the river is used for hydroelectric power, agriculture, fishing, and cultural exchange.
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Yalu River, Chinese Yalu Jiang or Ya-lü Chiang Korean Amnok -kang, River, eastern Asia, between northeastern China and North Korea. Some 491 mi (790 km) long, it rises on the northern border of North Korea, then flows to Korea Bay.
On November 24, MacArthur launched a massive offensive toward the Chinese border. Almost on cue, hundreds of thousands of Chinese troops stormed across the Yalu River from the north, sending US and UN troops into frantic retreat. The scope of the invasion was breathtaking.
Mar 11, 2019 · Learn about the Yalu River, a river that forms the border between China and North Korea. Discover its name origin, historical significance, bridges, dams and how to visit it from Dandong.
