Both Moscow and Pyongyang have drawn closer since the beginning of the Ukraine conflict, though they deny making any arms deals.
During the coming weeks, the IDF and the Defense Ministry will complete the placement of containers and the distribution of equipment to the standby squads in other localities as well.
The report comes just days after the IDF revealed stockpiles of sophisticated Chinese-made weaponry used by Hamas in Gaza.
The ruling Qatari Al Thani family has found itself in the crosshairs of congress for enabling Hamas terrorism.
One IDF reserve officer was moderately wounded during the exchange of fire. He has been taken to a hospital for treatment, and his family has been informed.
"China has an extensive arms industry," an expert on China-Israel relations said. "By definition, it does not sell weapons to non-state entities."