China uses these yak patrol teams to enforce claims over its disputed western borders
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Chinese state media
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This is especially true along China's western border with Pakistan. Here, China's Xinjiang Province soars into the sky as it meets the Pamir Mountains - one of the highest mountain ranges in the world.
Faced with a lack of roads, extremely adverse terrain, and incredibly cold weather, the Chinese turned to a unique method of transportation for its soldiers along the border: Yaks.
Below are 11 pictures of China's yak patrol team.
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