Race underway for next-generation missiles

China is facing fierce competition with powerful rivals such as the United States and Russia in the development of next-generation missile systems, according to a recent report.

The report was published last week by Beijing Hiwing Scientific and Technological Information Institute.

It highlights hypersonic missiles, long-range cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and cutting-edge precision strike weapons that are being developed or tested by the US, Russia and European nations.