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Beijing launched a hypersonic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons in August, the British Financial Times reported, citing independent sources. The rocket was supposed to circle the Earth in low orbit before it descended, failing its intended target. The Chinese progress in the field of supersonic weapons “surprised US intelligence,” notes FT. Financial Times sources reported that the supersonic missile was carried by the Long March rocket, the launches of which are usually announced, while the August test was kept secret. According to an article published on Saturday, China’s progress in supersonic weapons “surprised US intelligence.” In addition to Beijing,...
