China has established citizen militias in order to better guard the border with North Korea.
The militias were reportedly set up in the wake of reported killings in Jilin province.
The China Defense News said "The situation is more complicated and relying on just one party would make it difficult to achieve effective control." The newspaper added that the government "guided the establishment of militia patrols," the Washington Times reported.
Neglect on part of the regime of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is reportedly blamed for the problem between the countries.
North Korea expert Zhang Liangui said "the fact that North Koreans are running over the border to China shows that North Korea's regulation of the border is seriously problematic," the report added.