China

China does not disclose comprehensive data on its anti-personnel (AP) mine contamination, nor on its survey and clearance, but it is known to maintain AP mines around military infrastructure and some of its borders. In August 2024, China warned residents along its border with North Korea of the danger that landmines may have been displaced across the Yalu River into China. China reported destroying 563 landmines in 2024, an increase from the 275 it reported clearing in 2023. It is not known whether the landmines cleared were AP or anti-vehicle (AV) mines or a mixture, nor has it been reported where the clearance took place. Clearance on the border with Myanmar has, however, been reported since 2021.

• China should accede to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) as a matter of priority.

• China should clear all remaining AP mines in mined areas under its jurisdiction or control as soon as possible, consonant with its obligations under international human rights law.

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