China’s PLA considers to use minelaying underwater drones to enforce Taiwan blockade

According to reports, China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) could use large underwater drones to lay mines to blockade the “First Island Chain” should tensions over Taiwan escalate. Suggested in a Chinese military magazine, Shipborne Weapons, the strategy would likely Read More …

China’s Mine Action Support Reduces Risks, Improves Livelihoods in Cambodia

A senior Cambodian minister has praised China’s support for humanitarian mine action, saying it is helping reduce risks and improve livelihoods across the country. Speaking at a Chinese New Year celebration at the Chinese Embassy in Phnom Penh on Tuesday, Read More …

Lebanon: 24th Chinese peacekeeping force completes first mine clearance task

BEIRUT — The 24th Chinese peacekeeping force to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) recently completed their first mine clearance task after obtaining the UN mine clearance and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) qualifications. The task was conducted at Read More …

Cambodia: China Donates Tools to Support Demining Operations

China has donated various equipment to support Cambodia’s demining efforts, in the form of metal detectors, tools, equipment and vehicles that will aid the Kingdom’s goal of becoming landmine free. During a ceremony on January 8, Ly Thuch, First Vice-President Read More …

Lebanon: Chinese peacekeepers obtain UN mine clearance, EOD qualifications

BEIRUT, Jan. 7 — A total of 69 members of the 24th Chinese peacekeeping force to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) successfully passed the assessment by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) and obtained the UN Read More …

Land mine explosion wounded Chinese man on Cambodia-Thailand border

A Chinese man allegedly attempting to cross illegally into Thailand from Cambodia was injured on Saturday when he stepped on a land mine, the Thai army announced, reiterating its charges that Cambodian forces have been planting the anti-personnel weapons in Read More …

Hong Kong: Suspected wartime bomb found in airport site

A suspected wartime bomb was found in a construction site at the airport on Saturday. Police said they were alerted to the discovery around noon. The force’s bomb-disposal officers arrived at the scene soon afterwards. They detonated the suspected device Read More …

China contributes to Iraq’s mine action capacity

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq issued a statement on Monday hailing a Chinese contribution aiming to assist UNMAS in developing long-term national mine action capabilities in Iraq, protecting people from the threat of Read More …

Iraq: UNMAS welcomes a new contribution from the United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund

The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq welcomes a generous contribution from the People’s Republic of China through the United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund – Peace and Security Sub-Fund. This first-ever contribution from China will support Read More …

Hong Kong: 6,000 evacuated after wartime bomb found in Quarry Bay

About 6,000 people were being evacuated from Quarry Bay on Friday evening as police prepare to carry out a bomb disposal operation overnight, following the discovery of a Second World War explosive at a construction site. Officers said the wartime Read More …

Cambodia welcomes Chinese support for mine clearance in border areas

Cambodia has expressed its gratitude to China for offering humanitarian assistance, including mine clearance support, along the agreed border areas between Cambodia and Thailand. “For Cambodia, this demining can begin immediately in the demarcated areas and in the non-disputed areas Read More …

Cambodia: China provides almost half million in mine action funding

The Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA) and representatives of the Chinese embassy announced the launch of the “Mekong-Lancang Cooperation in Mine Action” project on June 17, with over $430,000 of funding. Ly Thuch, CMAA first vice-president, stated that this partnership Read More …

Cambodia hails China’s role in aid support for mine action

In the wake of Chinese President Xi Jinping arrival for a two-day state visit, Cambodia expressed hope for increased aid to support its goal of becoming mine-free by 2030. “China plays a vital role in Cambodia’s mission to clear landmines,” Read More …

Making south Lebanon safer: UNIFIL’s efforts in UXO clearance

Since the cessation of hostilities agreement on 27 November 2024, UNIFIL has carried out 34 clearance operations in south Lebanon, removing 91 unexploded ordnance (UXOs) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). While routine demining activities remain on hold, these efforts are Read More …

Finland’s planned exit from landmine ban draws sharp criticism from Amnesty

The Finnish government’s decision to prepare for withdrawal from the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel landmines risks weakening international law and damaging Finland’s global reputation, Amnesty Finland said on Monday. The treaty, which prohibits the use, production, storage and transfer of Read More …

Vietnam: Silently, officers and soldiers of the Engineer Corps in mine clearance

In today’s peacetime, there are still silent wars within silence, dangers within dangers and hardships of the Engineer soldiers. That is the war in searching for bombs, mines, and explosives left over from the war . At the border of Read More …

Cambodia: China provides $4.4 million in grant aid to support mine clearance efforts

Heng Ratana, the Royal Government Delegate overseeing the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC), announced that the Chinese government had allocated a grant of $4.4 million to facilitate mine clearance efforts across seven provinces in Cambodia. As noted on Heng Ratana’s Read More …

Lebanon: Chinese peacekeepers pass UN mine, explosive clearing certification

All 60 members of the Chinese military engineering contingent from the 23rd Chinese Peacekeeping Force to Lebanon successfully passed the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) qualification assessment in a single attempt on Friday. They obtained dual certifications in mine Read More …

Somalia concludes explosive management training with Chinese support

The Somali Explosives Management Authority (SEMA) on Monday concluded a training program aimed at tackling the threat of landmines and explosive remnants of war. Funded by the Chinese Embassy in Somalia, the initiative trained 81 participants from federal member states, Read More …

China-backed training enhances fight against landmines in Somalia

The Somali Explosives Management Authority (SEMA) on Tuesday launched a three-day capacity-building training, focusing on enhanced administration and human resource management to strengthen its fight against explosive devices. Funded by the Chinese Embassy in Somalia, the initiative seeks to boost Read More …