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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
China reveals first ever details of nuclear weapon 200x more powerful than Hiroshima bomb with huge 7,500-mile range
The reason for this reveal by China - long secretive about its nuke programme - is unclear NUKE SECRETS REVEALED China reveals first ever details of nuclear weapon 200x more powerful than Hiroshima bomb with huge 7,500-mile range Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHINA has offered a rare glimpse of its DF-5 nuclear missile - a 7,500-mile-range weapon with staggering explosive power. The missile is said to pack hundreds of times the destructive force of the atomic bombs that devastated Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing tens of thousands in World War II. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 China's DF-5 nuclear weapons are said to have a 7,500-mile range and an explosive yield of four megatonnes of TNT Credit: AFP 5 Chinese President Xi Jinping has claimed in the past that China's arsenal is for self-defence Credit: Getty 5 Military vehicles carrying DF-5B missiles participate in a military parade in Beijing in 2019 Credit: AFP Although China has long kept its nuclear programme secret, state broadcaster CCTV revealed key details about the upgraded DF-5B intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Monday. This missile boasts a maximum range of 7,500 miles and an accuracy of 0.3 miles, as per reports by journalist Li Zexin on X. This range is enough to reach most of Europe and nearly all of the US from launch sites inside China. For example, the distance between Beijing to London is around 5,000 miles and from China to New York is roughly 7,000 miles. Read more world news ARMED TO THE TEETH China floods sea bases with nuke bombers, terrifying satellite pics show The DF-5B is said to deliver a yield of three to four megatonnes. This is about 200 times more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945, which had an estimated explosive yield of about 15 kilotonnes of TNT. It also far surpasses the destructive power of the Nagasaki bomb, which had a yield of around 21 kilotonnes of TNT. The hi-tech ballistic missile has integrated Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle technology - allowing it to carry and release multiple nuclear warheads at once. A single DF-5B missile can release up to 10 warheads striking different targets across wide areas. Since each warhead is independent, missile defence systems find it much harder to intercept, making this weapon far more lethal than other known weapons. 5 Inside world's craziest city where you never know which floor you're on, trains run through houses & maps are useless CCTV described the missile as China's 'first-generation strategic ICBM'. The DF-5B, first created in 2015, is an upgraded variant of China's original DF-5 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) which entered service in 1981. It's unclear why this information was released, but it is believed Beijing wants to showcase its military modernisation and deter potential threats. It comes just days after China deployed its most dangerous nuclear bombers to a tiny island, as revealed by satellite pictures. Aerial photos show two hulking H-6 bombers on an airfield on Woody Island in the South China Sea, taken on May 19. The long-range aircraft date back to the 1950s, and were modelled on Soviet-era warplanes. But they have been upgraded to carry modern weapons, including hypersonic and nuclear missiles. They are considered China's most advanced bombers, and this is the first time they've been spotted on the outpost in five years. US intelligence previously warned that China could seize Taiwan's smaller islands as the first step of a full-scale invasion. In September 2024, China launched a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific Ocean, marking the first test in 40 years. The ICBM was launched by the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force and carried a dummy warhead. The Chinese defence ministry said in a statement the rocket "fell into expected sea areas," and that it was a "routine arrangement in our annual training plan". China said the test was not directed at any country or target, and that it "informed the countries concerned in advance", a media report claimed.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
China reveals first ever details of nuclear weapon 200x more powerful than Hiroshima bomb with huge 7,500-mile range
CHINA has offered a rare glimpse of its DF-5 nuclear missile - a 7,500-mile-range weapon with staggering explosive power. The missile is said to pack hundreds of times the destructive force of the atomic bombs that devastated Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing tens of thousands in World War II. 5 5 5 Although China has long kept its nuclear programme secret, state broadcaster CCTV revealed key details about the upgraded DF-5B intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Monday. This missile boasts a maximum range of 7,500 miles and an accuracy of 0.3 miles, as per reports by journalist Li Zexin on X. This range is enough to reach most of Europe and nearly all of the US from launch sites inside China. For example, the distance between Beijing to London is around 5,000 miles and from China to New York is roughly 7,000 miles. The DF-5B is said to deliver a yield of three to four megatonnes. This is about 200 times more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945, which had an estimated explosive yield of about 15 kilotonnes of TNT. It also far surpasses the destructive power of the Nagasaki bomb, which had a yield of around 21 kilotonnes of TNT. The hi-tech ballistic missile has integrated Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle technology - allowing it to carry and release multiple nuclear warheads at once. A single DF-5B missile can release up to 10 warheads striking different targets across wide areas. Since each warhead is independent, missile defence systems find it much harder to intercept, making this weapon far more lethal than other known weapons. 5 Inside world's craziest city where you never know which floor you're on, trains run through houses & maps are useless CCTV described the missile as China's 'first-generation strategic ICBM'. The DF-5B, first created in 2015, is an upgraded variant of China's original DF-5 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) which entered service in 1981. It's unclear why this information was released, but it is believed Beijing wants to showcase its military modernisation and deter potential threats. It comes just days after China deployed its most dangerous nuclear bombers to a tiny island, as revealed by satellite pictures. Aerial photos show two hulking H-6 bombers on an airfield on Woody Island in the South China Sea, taken on May 19. The long-range aircraft date back to the 1950s, and were modelled on Soviet-era warplanes. But they have been upgraded to carry modern weapons, including hypersonic and nuclear missiles. They are considered China's most advanced bombers, and this is the first time they've been spotted on the outpost in five years. US intelligence previously warned that China could seize Taiwan's smaller islands as the first step of a full-scale invasion. In September 2024, China launched a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific Ocean, marking the first test in 40 years. The ICBM was launched by the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force and carried a dummy warhead. The Chinese defence ministry said in a statement the rocket "fell into expected sea areas," and that it was a "routine arrangement in our annual training plan". China said the test was not directed at any country or target, and that it "informed the countries concerned in advance", a media report claimed.
News18
01-05-2025
- News18
Heroic Chinese Photographer Pins Down Thief In Barcelona, Recovers Stolen Camera
Last Updated: The photographer was not physically harmed and was also able to retrieve his camera and other photographic equipment. A Chinese photographer has gone viral for his heroic act to save his equipment. The incident reportedly unfolded at the Avenida de la Catedral in Barcelona's Ciutat Vella district, Spain, earlier this week. The photographer was filming a newlywed Asian couple in the streets of the historic landmark. When they were busy with the shoot, three strangers suddenly turned up and tried to steal the professional camera. The assailants managed to snatch the device, but the photographer reacted promptly. He caught one of the thieves and pinned him to the ground while the other two quickly fled off the scene. Witnesses immediately called the Catalan Police to inform them of the robbery. By the time officers of the Regional Motorcycle Group (GRM) arrived at the spot, the culprit had almost been choked by the photographer. The detainee was identified as a 27-year-old man of North African origin, who had nine criminal records, reported. The police have already started an investigation to locate the other two suspects who had disappeared. The photographer was not physically harmed. He was also able to retrieve his camera and other photographic equipment. A clip of his brave actions was dropped on X (formerly Twitter) by a Chinese journalist, and it impressed many social media buffs. The video showed the thief, visibly shocked, struggling to breathe while lying on the footpath. After the police arrested him, the bystanders burst into applause, appreciating the photographer for his resilience. A Chinese photographer's camera was stolen in Spain. The thief picked the wrong guy… He was choked until the police arrived. The citizens burst into applause.I used to be nervous about being stolen when I studied in France. After backing home, no worries. China is very safe. — Li Zexin (@XH_Lee23) April 30, 2025 An X user quipped that the thief appeared to be 'relieved after the police took him away". 'Bro was so happy to see the police for a split second," added another. A humorous comment read, 'Plot twist: He said 'call the cops,' but forgot he was the consequence. One user felt the photographer might be 'specialised in jiu-jitsu". 'The hand could be steadier on the bicep, but the rear-naked choke worked out," suggested an individual. 'Lesson learned: don't mess with the wrong person!" wrote a user. 'I remember when a Russian tourist broke the arm of a thief who tried to pickpocket him, and a Spanish court forced the tourist to pay 7000 euros to the thief because he lost his ability to work," shared a person. The video has garnered over 7 million views on the X platform. First Published:
