China's Sniper Rifle Ambitions: A Record Breaking Game of Cat and Mouse Recent claims by Chinese defense companies that they have broken the long distance shooting record are more than just bragging rights.
They signal an attempt to push military technology boundaries, forcing Western powers to reassess their capabilities.
Chongqing Changjiang Electric Appliances Industries Group and Hunan Huanan OptoElectronic Group provided few details about their claims, but the implications are clear: China is investing heavily in advanced sniper rifle systems.