China defense report links high-altitude spy balloons to hypersonic missile program

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China defense report links high-altitude spy balloons to hypersonic missile program

China's high-altitude balloon program is linked to the military's hypersonic missile program and a new command for both systems is prepared to conduct "merciless" attacks in a future conflict with the United States, according to a Chinese defense research report.