China Launches Hypersonic Missile Test, Downplays Fears

Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 14:30 in Mathematics & Economics

The test of China's new "hypersonic glide vehicle," which apparently took place Jan. 9, was not designed to advance the nation's ability to penetrate American missile defense systems, according to Chinese military officials.

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