Who are the world's top weapons exporters? Amnesty International released an infographic on the topic earlier this month, and according to the data, just six countries export 74% of the world's weapons. China comes in at number five, exporting US$2.2 billion worth of arms in 2010. That's 2.2% of the worldwide total. more ›

Last month, we reported that Chinese-made grenades were found to have been used by the terrorists that launched the deadly spate of attacks in Mumbai. This time, Israel is saying that whereas previously Palestinian terrorists used predominantly home-made rockets, now they're using more sophisticated rockets, some made in China. Said Brigadier-General Avraham Ben-David of the Israeli Defence Forces to YNetNews:

The army official said the rocket that struck the school in Beersheba was manufactured in China, is heavier than the Qassam and can "potentially cause much greater damage." He said the rocket contains metal pallets that can spread out across a radius of up to 100 meters (about 328 feet) from the point of impact.

It's not just the United States that has a gun problem. China too is now fighting a tough battle against illegal guns and explosives. While Chinese citizens are prohibited from owning guns, gunfights and gun murders are increasingly being heard of. Guns are now fashionable in paintings and on television, and legal shooting clubs allow you to fire away at targets for a fee. Recent reports are now suggesting that some of the illegals guns originating from China are now making their way overseas to places like Mexico. more ›