China denies developing nuclear-capable hypersonic missile, says it was a routine test for spacecraft tech


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On October 16, Financial Times published an exclusive article saying that China has tested an advanced missile system with the potential of bypassing any US anti-ballistic defence systems or avoiding warning radars meant for intercontinental missiles. Journalists Demetri Sevastopulo and Kathrin Hille of the Financial Times had first reported about the missile test in August. The test saw a space rocket with a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV), efficient enough to carry nuclear warheads, travel across the globe and hit the earth falling just short of its target. SCOOP – — Demetri Sevastopulo (@Dimi) [#China] has stunned US intelligence and military...