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BEIJING — Diplomatic sources from both nations have revealed that the Soviet Union made an informal inquiry to the Chinese government concerning the recent apprehension of several individuals by security forces in China's inland border region, who were allegedly attempting to bypass the aging "Silent Wall" radio jamming network. The inquiry reportedly pertains to unauthorized communication attempts detected on a specific frequency band utilized by Soviet border observation posts, emanating from crude communication devices believed to have been in the possession of the apprehended individuals. The Soviet side is understood to have asserted that the apprehension should consider the tranquility of the border area and the humanitarian treatment of any accidental crossers. In response, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed the Soviet inquiry, stating that the matter is an internal affair concerning China's sovereignty and a legitimate measure to maintain border security. In China's interior, "radio smuggling" activities, exploiting the functional deterioration of the "Silent Wall," have intensified, leading to increased crackdowns by security forces. This latest inquiry from the Soviet Union suggests that China's internal vulnerabilities, under its absolute isolation regime, are becoming a new source of diplomatic friction with external powers. The issue has the potential to subtly heighten border tensions between the two nations.