China's new hypersonic missile demonstrated an advanced space capability that caught US intelligence by surprise, report says

Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapons Concept (HAWC) missile in seen in an artist's conception.
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In August, China tested a hypersonic missile that orbited the Earth before speeding towards its target.
The test demonstrated China's advanced space capability, and took US intelligence officials by surprise.
The US, Russia and China have been competing to develop hypersonic weapons.
China demonstrated advanced space capability by testing a nuclear-capable hypersoni