President Biden said that he is concerned about the China's reported test of a hypersonic missile. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
NYPost: Biden concerned over China missile, after Psaki welcomed ‘competition’
President Biden said Wednesday that he’s concerned about a possible Chinese hypersonic missile test — after White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki turned heads saying the US was “concerned” but that “we welcome stiff competition.”
Biden was asked under the wing of Air Force One if he was concerned about the rocket that reportedly circled the globe before narrowly missing its target, which would be a big advance for China’s nuclear weapon capabilities.
“Yes,” Biden said, according to a pool report, as he headed to Scranton, Pa., to deliver a speech on his stalled social spending legislation.
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Update: Biden says he's concerned about Chinese hypersonic missiles (Reuters)
WNU Editor: So much for welcoming the competition (see below):
Biden @PressSec response to report China’s testing hypersonic nuclear missile that orbits the Earth:
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) October 18, 2021
"We welcome the competition." pic.twitter.com/Ruk1X41hPZ
