CIA • 1971

HANOI, TCHEPONE, AND CHINESE TROOPS IN NORTH VIETNAM: A SPECULATION

Approved For. eleas R0096W ft 15000 -1 U_ U_ U_ -1 -14- 9 March 1971 SUBJECT: Hanoi, Tchepone, and Chinese Troops in North Vietnam: A Speculation SNIE 13-10-71, "Communist China's Reactions to Developments in Laos," (18 February 1971), set out a number of possible moves that China might make in response to the allied incursion into southern Laos. These included the re-introduction of Chinese logistic personnel into North Vietnam, a show-of stepping up road construction in northwestern Laos, the dispatch of recon- naissance personnel beyond the present area of road construction toward the Thai border, and the assignment of military personnel NVA forces in southern Laos...