China Chemical Chronology
This annotated chronology tracks news coverage of selected chemical-related stories pertaining to China for the years 1925 to the present and is being regularly updated. Inclusion in this chronology does not necessarily indicate that a particular development is of direct or indirect proliferation significance. Some entries provide international or domestic context for technological development and national policymaking. Moreover, some entries may refer to developments with positive consequences for nonproliferation.
This material is produced independently for NTI by the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of and has not been independently verified by NTI or its directors, officers, employees, or agents. Copyright © 2011 by MIIS.
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An annotated chronology of chemical-related developments in China
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Chemical Weapons Convention Hits Milestone Anniversary
April 30, 2012
WASHINGTON -- A number of member nations to the Chemical Weapons Convention as of Sunday have officially missed a mandatory deadline for eliminating their arsenals of prohibited warfare materials.
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Possible Nerve Agent Vial Discovered in Russia
April 10, 2012
A vial recently discovered in Russia's western territory might be filled with the lethal nerve agent sarin, United Press International reported on Monday.
