USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In late October 1950, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) committed approximately 260, 000 troops to combat in North Korea. The initial Chinese decision to intervene in the Korean conflict was based on a misperception of American commitment to halt communist expansion.

Detailed explanation-2: -UN forces invaded North Korea in October 1950 and moved rapidly towards the Yalu River-the border with China-but on 19 October 1950, Chinese forces of the People’s Volunteer Army (PVA) crossed the Yalu and entered the war.

Detailed explanation-3: -About 3 million Chinese civilian and military personnel had served in Korea throughout the war. The People’s Volunteer Army used a plain red flag during the war.

Detailed explanation-4: -In October 1950, Chinese troops under the name of the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army (CPV) crossed the Yalu River to assist North Korean armies, and engaged in the Korean War in an offensive manner after the U.S. troops crossed the 38th parallel.

Detailed explanation-5: -China assisted North Korea during the Korean War (1950–53) against South Korean and UN forces on the Korean peninsula. Although China itself remained neutral, three million Chinese soldiers participated in the conflict as part of the People’s Volunteer Army fighting alongside the Korean People’s Army.