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China carried out a second test of what is believed to be a hypersonic orbital missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead over the summer, intelligence sources have claimed. The test is believed to have taken place on August 13 and involved a similar 'hypersonic glide vehicle' to one launched into space on board a Long March rocket back in July, which was first reported earlier this week. Beijing has acknowledged one of the tests, claiming it launched a 'peaceful' civilian spacecraft. But analysts believe the craft can actually be tipped with a nuclear warhead which would be able to...
