Chinese Military Tests New Hypersonic Missile Ahead of Talks Between US–China Defense Leaders

Chinese Military Tests New Hypersonic Missile Ahead of Talks Between US–China Defense Leaders
A missile launch in a still from video circulating on Chinese social media on April 19, 2022. Weibo/Screenshot via The Epoch Times
Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
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China’s navy has revealed a previously unknown test of a new hypersonic missile, footage of which emerged on Chinese social media just days ahead of the 73rd anniversary of the Chinese navy, and just before talks between U.S. and Chinese defense leaders.

The missile depicted in the video is likely China’s YJ-21, also called the Eagle Strike 21, which is believed to have a maximum range of some 620 miles.

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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