China has reportedly built the world’s first ‘near-space command’ equipped with deadly hypersonic weapons, Hong Kong’s SCMP newspaper reported Monday (Nov 20). The new force will now act as the People’s Liberation Army’s fifth force, apart from the four current branches—Army, Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force.

Explained: What is China’s ‘near-space command’ and why should the world be alarmed?

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Explained: What is China’s ‘near-space command’ and why should the world be alarmed?