China holds nuclear, chemical, biological warfare exercises

China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has conducted a combat exercise involving anti-nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons in Tibet.

Including commandos and armored assault groups, the 24-hour drill was reportedly held “on a snowy plateau” amid heightened border tensions with India.

Combat simulations included the launch of several high-powered rockets and installation of explosives on a target. Their commanding officer had them engage in all scenarios while protecting against possible nuclear, biological, and chemical attacks.

Third battalion commander Li Qunfeng led the group in neutralizing a theoretical attack while wearing gas masks, passing through a “poisoned zone,” and reporting the situation back to command. A chemical defense detachment was then ordered to decontaminate the area.

“The drill closely focused on the enemy’s situation, focusing on key and difficult subjects such as day and night maneuvering and multi-arms coordination, and tempered the firepower attack capability of the troops in complex environments,” the PLA said as quoted by the Hindustan Times.