China calls in electromagnetic weapon to crush protests China is showcasing a new handheld device that launches electromagnetic projectiles for crowd control.
China demonstrated an electromagnetic gun that fires projectiles shaped like coins, a weapon state media said could be used to break up violent public disturbances.
The CS/LW21 gun was featured in a military technology show broadcast by state-run China Central Television last month. The South China Morning Post reported on the development earlier.
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