China Successfully Tests Hydrogen Bomb as an Alternative to Nuclear Weapons

A hydrogen bomb, developed by China as an alternative to conventional nuclear weapons, has been successfully tested, according to a report published by the South China Morning Post. Unlike nuclear bombs, which not only cause massive destruction but also leave long-term harmful effects such as radiation, this new hydrogen bomb is said to offer intense destructive power without the subsequent radiological consequences.

The hydrogen bomb emits temperatures exceeding 1,000 degrees Celsius and burns in a fireball for several seconds, causing extensive destruction. The heat generated is sufficient to melt certain metals, severely damaging protective equipment and materials in its vicinity.

The test was reportedly conducted by the ‘705 Research Institute’ under the China Shipbuilding Corporation. The experimental device, utilizing two kilograms of magnesium hydride, was tested under controlled field conditions. The explosion created a fireball exceeding 1,000 degrees Celsius for approximately two seconds and demonstrated a force 15 times more powerful than a traditional TNT (trinitrotoluene) explosion.

Magnesium hydride, the material used in the test, has been developed primarily for energy generation in various sectors. When heated, it releases hydrogen, which can also be used as fuel. The report noted that the bomb's development and the recent test mark China's entry into the list of nations—alongside the United States and Russia—that possess such hydrogen bomb capabilities.