(EST Pub Date) Science and Technology in Communist CHINA Through 1970

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follows closely that of the USSR in regard to the
role of persistent and nonpersistent agents, muni-
tions employed for agent dissemination, and the
role of all types of CW materiel in tactical opera-
tions. Defensive rather than oflensive doctrine
is emphasized. Much of China’s CW materiel is
made from Soviet designs or has been furnished
by the USSR.
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325. China's offensive CW capability is impaired
by a limited production and stockpile capability
in both World War I-type CW agents and the
nerve agents, which could, nevertheless, pose a
significant threat to poorly prepared neighboring
countries. However, if Soviet logistical support
were again available, the Chinese do have ground
weapons and aircraft (of Soviet design) capable
of disseminating massive quantities of CW agents
in a large-scale offensive tactical operation. The
CPLA has large stocks of smoke munitions and a
well-developed tactical doctrine, which give it an
excellent screening-smoke capability. Expanding
stocks of flame weapons and additional emphasis
on training in flame warfare techniques have given
the armed forces a small but growing flame warfare
capability.
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328. The lack of adequate research facilities and
an adequate number of personnel experienced in
CW research appears to have caused CW research
and development in China to remain as a minor
effort.
China, however, is producing
a number of organophosphorus insecticides for
agricultural use and is known to be carrying for-
ward an active research program in this area at
several agricultural institutions. Research and pro-
duction facilities working on organophosphorus in-
secticides can be converted to work on CW nerve
agents. The shortage of CW-experienced scien-
tists is expected to continue at least until 1969.
329. Civil defense in China is under the _Min-
istry of Public Security. There is little evidence
of an effective civil defense program.
8. Military Electronics Teclmology
330. The increasing importance of China as a
military power will necessitate the development of
tactical communications equipments comparable to
those of other countries. These equipments, how-
ever, probably will not be as sophisticated as those
of the more advanced countries. Nevertheless, by,
1970, the Chinese should be able to meet most of
their essential electronics requirements.
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