<p>China has developed a new laser gun capable of hitting the targets within 200 meters in one second for counter-terrorism operations, a media report said today.<br /><br />The gun, which contains a handset for aiming and a back pack containing the power supply with a remote control and laser emitter, was exhibited recently at a counter-terrorism drill in Central China's Hunan Province.<br /><br />Hongfeng, a company affiliated with China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation (CASIC) exhibited the gun which shoots faster and more accurately compared with other types of weapons.<br /><br />The gun makes no sound or light when fired, Yan Azhe, one of the engineers who developed the gun, told the Global Times.<br /><br />It is also easy to operate because it does not recoil, and inexpensive to maintain, Yan said.<br /><br />During the recent anti-terrorism drill in Hunan, a wide range of high-end anti-terror equipment were used, such as a glove made of a special material to prevent the user from being cut or stabbed by metallic objects; a multi-functional shield to confuse terrorists with laser and noise, and an electronic shock emitter, the report said.<br /><br />The gun is considered to be handy for the Chinese security forces conducting counter-terrorism operations, especially in the Xinjiang province.<br /><br />Xinjiang, home to over 10 million Uyghur Muslims, has been restive for the past several years following protests from the Uyghur community over the settlements of Hans from other province.<br /><br />China blames the separatist East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM) for numerous violent attacks in and outside Xinjiang.<br /><br />As China braces to hold the 19th once-in-a-five-year congress of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) here next week, the country has stepped up security by installing security scanners for road security checks to enhance counter-terrorism efforts.<br /><br />"China still faces the threat of terrorism, and we need to stay vigilant," said Li Wei, a counter-terrorism expert at the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations.</p>
<p>China has developed a new laser gun capable of hitting the targets within 200 meters in one second for counter-terrorism operations, a media report said today.<br /><br />The gun, which contains a handset for aiming and a back pack containing the power supply with a remote control and laser emitter, was exhibited recently at a counter-terrorism drill in Central China's Hunan Province.<br /><br />Hongfeng, a company affiliated with China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation (CASIC) exhibited the gun which shoots faster and more accurately compared with other types of weapons.<br /><br />The gun makes no sound or light when fired, Yan Azhe, one of the engineers who developed the gun, told the Global Times.<br /><br />It is also easy to operate because it does not recoil, and inexpensive to maintain, Yan said.<br /><br />During the recent anti-terrorism drill in Hunan, a wide range of high-end anti-terror equipment were used, such as a glove made of a special material to prevent the user from being cut or stabbed by metallic objects; a multi-functional shield to confuse terrorists with laser and noise, and an electronic shock emitter, the report said.<br /><br />The gun is considered to be handy for the Chinese security forces conducting counter-terrorism operations, especially in the Xinjiang province.<br /><br />Xinjiang, home to over 10 million Uyghur Muslims, has been restive for the past several years following protests from the Uyghur community over the settlements of Hans from other province.<br /><br />China blames the separatist East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM) for numerous violent attacks in and outside Xinjiang.<br /><br />As China braces to hold the 19th once-in-a-five-year congress of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) here next week, the country has stepped up security by installing security scanners for road security checks to enhance counter-terrorism efforts.<br /><br />"China still faces the threat of terrorism, and we need to stay vigilant," said Li Wei, a counter-terrorism expert at the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations.</p>