Tensions between countries, competitiveness, and national pride will make the option of pursuing hypersonic missiles attractive, although in the long term, that could be deleterious to a peaceful international environment. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
Historically, however, the U.S. has been the trendsetter in the development of hypersonic systems and China, despite its latest successes, is now merely playing catch - up. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
He also sees potential for hypersonic aircraft, traveling at upwards of three times the speed of sound. (bloomberg.com)