CHEMICAL WEAPONS

There have been allegations and reports that China has conducted chemical experiments that could be utilized in warfare. However, it is difficult to verify the accuracy of these claims as they are often based on limited or unreliable information.

The use of chemical weapons in warfare is prohibited by international law, and China is a signatory to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), which bans the production, stockpiling, and use of chemical weapons. China has stated that it is committed to fulfilling its obligations under the CWC and has reportedly destroyed its chemical weapons stockpiles. However, there have been concerns that China may be developing new chemical agents not covered by the CWC. For example, in 2019, the US Department of State accused China of violating the CWC by conducting experiments on animals with "toxic" chemicals that could be used in chemical weapons. China denied the allegations and stated it is committed to complying with its international obligations.

There have also been reports of China conducting research into the use of non-lethal chemical agents for crowd control and other military applications. For example, in 2020, Chinese researchers published a study on the use of a chemical compound that could incapacitate people without causing lasting harm.

Some experts criticized the study as raising concerns about the potential for using chemical agents in violation of international law.