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government agreed to $11,200 in compensation for the death of the Nepalese officer.
On July 31, China withdrew from the demilitarized zone.
Coding changes: Fatalities changed from Missing.
710 CHINA/800 THAILAND
MID#51
Started in June 1950. See the narrative in the 731 North Korea/732 South Korea dyad
dispute list.
MID#1353
Started in January 1962. See the narrative in the 812 Laos/816 Vietnam dyad dispute
list.
710 CHINA/812 LAOS
MID#1363
Started in December 1960. See the narrative in the 365 Russia/812 Laos dyad dispute
list.
MID#1353
Started in January 1962. See the narrative in the 812 Laos/816 Vietnam dyad dispute
list.
MID#3026
Dispute Number: 3026
Date(s): March 2, 1979 to March 16, 1979
Participants: 710 China/812 Laos
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: On March 2, 1979, Laos stated that it was aware of China’s efforts at
subversion in Laotian territory and began to build its defenses. This followed Laos’
condemnation of Chinese intervention in Vietnam. Two weeks later Laos accused the
Chinese of violating its borders and massing forces at the border. China also seized a
Laotian vessel during the rising tensions.
Coding changes: End Date changed from March 15, 1979.