INTSUM - China Wargaming for EMP Scenario

Overview:
The Chinese military began engaging (on 13 October 2006) in military exercises under an electromagnetic warfare scenario. These exercises were codenamed the "Queshan-2006" exercises. This exercise began occuring soon after the DPRK tested (October 8th) an underground nuclear weapon.

Related Chinese Military News:
Recently, China has increased troop strength along the DPRK border. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) also conducted "long-range" exercises this past September, under similar electromagnetic scenarios created for the "Queshan-2006" exercise.

Effect:
China could be preparing for a nuclear scenario on the Asian continent. Although this action is not specifically damaging to the DPRK, it does hint that China is taking measures to be able to defend itself in the advent of regional warfare.

Analytic Confidence: 7.5

Sources:
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/photo/2006-10/16/content_708867.htm
http://english.people.com.cn/200610/16/eng20061016_312182.html
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/photo/2006-10/16/content_708867_3.htm
http://www.teluguportal.net/modules/news/article.php?storyid=13679