"China has begun testing a non-nuclear hydrogen bomb," "China may have just tested a hydrogen-based non-nuclear bomb," reported the Hong Kong media on April 20, 2025. "China may have successfully detonated a non-nuclear hydrogen bomb." According to the report of the Hong Kong media 'South China Morning Post', "this bomb was made of magnesium hydride," "it triggered a devastating chemical chain reaction without using any nuclear materials," "the explosion fireball temperature exceeded 1000 degrees Celsius, lasting more than two seconds, which is 15 times longer than TNT explosions." "This super bomb from China, without uranium or plutonium, will achieve large-scale target destruction," "the future of China's military technology led by China."

Screenshot of the report from the Hong Kong media 'South China Morning Post'

If according to the information of the Hong Kong media, this is not a tactical nuclear weapon, but a pure conventional weapon, the "King of Bombs," with no relation to nuclear weapons or warheads. If China deploys this super bomb in battlefields, it would not violate China's commitment to not use nuclear weapons first.

However, this information lacks specific sources. If following the report of the Hong Kong media 'South China Morning Post', China might have tested a hydrogen-based non-nuclear bomb, a genuine conventional weapon fundamentally different from nuclear bombs. The high-temperature heat release of hydrogen storage materials should also involve oxygen-releasing materials to mix hydrogen and oxygen to reach the explosive limit. This super bomb from China resembles the legendary metal hydrogen bomb.

China has developed a large number of super bombs specifically for offensive battles.

This should be an enhanced version of a large thermobaric bomb, involving no nuclear reactions. The longer the explosion duration, the slower the blast speed. High-powered weapons now progress through four stages: atomic bombs, hydrogen bombs, neutron bombs, and metal hydrogen bombs. Only those that trigger fusion reactions can be called hydrogen bombs. I haven't heard of a non-nuclear method to trigger fusion thermonuclear explosions. Hydrogen bomb thermonuclear explosions rely on nuclear bomb explosions to initiate uncontrollable fusion reactions. Many weapons unrelated to fusion or fission are still considered nuclear weapons. The first generation of fission atomic bombs, the second generation of fusion hydrogen bombs, and third-generation nuclear weapons usually utilize additional effects: shock waves, plasma, neutron bombs, etc. Fourth-generation nuclear weapons have minimal radiation effects, leaving the site relatively clean after the explosion, such as metal hydrogen super bombs. This super bomb from China should belong to the fourth generation of high-powered explosive weapons.

If the People's Liberation Army's J-36 fighter jets, long-range rocket artillery, Dongfeng ballistic missiles, torpedoes, anti-ship missiles, etc., were equipped with this powerful weapon, it would be perfect! If this high-powered warhead were mounted on Dongfeng anti-ship ballistic missiles, Yingji anti-ship missiles, torpedoes, etc., what would the scene look like when countering US aircraft carrier strike groups?

Previously exposed, the large thermobaric bomb equipped on China's H-6 bomber.

If China develops this super bomb, its primary goal will be to destroy underground fortresses and bases within Taiwan Province. Although specific data about China's giant thermobaric bomb, the "King of Bombs," has not been disclosed, it is highly suitable for launching an offensive in the unification war against Taiwan Province, targeting the permanent underground bunkers and mountain fortifications of the Taiwanese military. The complex terrain of Taiwan Province includes mountains and jungles, as well as large mountainous areas. The Taiwanese military has built too many permanent fortifications, many of which are underground, fortified, and mountain-based. If the Chinese People's Liberation Army uses the giant thermobaric bomb, the "King of Bombs," it can effectively kill Taiwanese troops hiding inside after penetrating into the mountain interiors using the explosion shock wave.

It is estimated that this "King of Bombs" from China will also be dropped by the H-6K long-range bomber.

On April 20th, the Taiwan authorities believed that the PLA had deployed Fire Dragon tactical ballistic missiles and long-range rocket artillery on the southeastern front of mainland China. The rocket artillery range reached 500 kilometers, with an accuracy of 10 meters, capable of launching various types of warheads. Experts in Taiwan believed that to defend against the PLA's long-range rocket artillery, "the Taiwanese military needs to develop laser interception systems, microwave interception systems, electromagnetic cannons, short-range air defense missiles, similar to Israel's Iron Dome, to counter the PLA's long-range rocket artillery."

The US made the GBU-43 "Mother of All Bombs" weighing approximately 10 tons in 2003, with a lethal radius of 150 meters.

Nowadays, if the Taiwanese military wants to buy so many defensive systems, it's simply three words: "more money needed!" Even if the Taiwanese military manages to acquire laser interception systems, microwave interception systems, electromagnetic cannons, and short-range air defense missiles, how could they intercept a saturation attack from the PLA's long-range rocket artillery? After intercepting for ten minutes, would there still be any interceptor left? How much more money would they need, given Taiwan's economic capacity? Who could supply such a massive quantity? The PLA has already developed a series of penetration missiles for the liberation of Taiwan Province, such as the DF-15C tactical ballistic missile, capable of penetrating underground structures to specifically target the command center prepared by the Taiwanese military in the Central Mountain Range.

In the campaign to recover Taiwan Province, the first wave of firepower from the PLA will definitely be long-range rocket artillery and DF ballistic missiles, preferably equipped with high-explosive warheads to achieve one-hit kills!

If the PLA has super bombs, they could directly implement decapitation strikes against Tsai Ing-wen's residence, Taiwanese military command centers, possible escape airports during the unification war! In the campaign to recover Taiwan Province, the 400-kilometer rockets will turn all Taiwanese military installations into rubble. And once the natural gas storage facilities in Taiwan Province are bombed, their destructive power will rival small bombs. The current goal of the PLA is not only to eliminate the Taiwanese Air Force but also the Taiwanese air defense missile units, radar units, command posts, etc. Destroying the power towers in the Central Mountain Range of Taiwan Province would silence the entire island. Where could the Taiwanese military hide underground? With such a small area, their hiding spots would quickly be found. Without air support, how could the Taiwanese military retaliate?

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