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Beijing denies it tested nuclear missile

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4 years ago

October 19, 2021

William Howard

Beijing has denied that it tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile earlier this year

This all comes as concerns grow about China’s weapons capabilities… with hypersonic missiles being much faster and accurate than other models.

The nation’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the test “was not a missile” and the test “is of great significance for reducing the cost of spacecraft use.”

The reports that China had tested a nuclear weapon first appeared in a Financial Times report and when asked whether this report was false, the spokesperson replied “yes”.

The Financial Times article quotes five unnamed sources who say China test-flew a hypersonic missile in summer, flying it through space before it cruised back down to earth.

Washington responded to this information, with U-S ambassador Robert Wood saying leaders were “very concerned” and Washington “had held back from pursuing military applications for this technology”.

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William is an Executive News Producer at TICKER NEWS, responsible for the production and direction of news bulletins. William is also the presenter of the hourly Weather + Climate segment. With qualifications in Journalism and Law (LLB), William previously worked at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) before moving to TICKER NEWS. He was also an intern at the Seven Network's 'Sunrise'. A creative-minded individual, William has a passion for broadcast journalism and reporting on global politics and international affairs.

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September 22, 2025

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Donald Trump’s visit to the United Kingdom has dominated headlines, sparking debate about the state of US–UK relations. The former president’s high-profile trip is being closely managed by the British government, with many wondering what message he is trying to send to the world stage. Analysts suggest it could reshape the future of transatlantic ties.

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Trump and Republicans honour Charlie Kirk at Arizona memorial

Top Republicans, including Trump, honor Charlie Kirk at a memorial service amid political tensions sparked by his tragic death.

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Top Republicans, including Trump, honor Charlie Kirk at a memorial service amid political tensions sparked by his tragic death.

Top Republicans, including President Donald Trump, gathered at Arizona’s State Farm Stadium to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk. The conservative activist was remembered in a memorial service following his tragic shooting death, which has sparked political tensions across the country.

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