China tested new space capability with hypersonic missile, says Financial Times

Washington, Oct 17 (AFP): China has tested a new space capability with a hypersonic missile, the Financial Times reported late on Saturday (Oct 16).

The report, citing multiple sources familiar with the test, said Beijing in August launched a nuclear-capable missile that circled the Earth at low orbit before descending toward its target, which three sources said it missed by over 20 miles (32 kilometers).