Share this page!

Enter URL or ID to Unroll

You can paste full URL like: https://x.com/threadreaderapp/status/1644127596119195649
or just the ID like: 1644127596119195649

How to get URL link on X (Twitter) App

  1. On the Twitter thread, click on or icon on the bottom
  2. Click again on or Share Via icon
  3. Click on Copy Link to Tweet
  4. Paste it above and click "Unroll Thread"!
  5. More info at Twitter Help
Demetri Profile picture
@Dimi
Oct 16, 2021 • 9 tweets • 3 min read • Read on X
SCOOP – #China has stunned US intelligence and military officials by testing a #nuclear capable #hypersonic missile that traveled through low orbit in space, making a full circle around the globe before speeding towards its target.
on.ft.com/3vqpXx1
Missile missed target by couple of dozen miles, but people familiar with the test say China demonstrated a stunning capability that nobody thought they already had mastered. Image
@US_Stratcom @NORADCommand What do you make of this?
China announced 77th launch of Long March rocket in July. Announced 79th Long March launch in August. No mention of launch #78.
Interesting question now is how this will impact the #NuclearPostureReview that the Biden administration is conducting.
If you are a genuine expert on hypersonic weapons/space and are inclined to educate an Irishman (with a Greek name) can reach me on demetri.sevastopulo@protonmail.com or DM me for Signal details. Complete anonymity guaranteed.
Global Times responds to our scoop globaltimes.cn/page/202110/12…
guancha.cn/military-affai… Image
Ever have one of those days where you wish you had a Phd in astro physics ? Asking for a friend.

• • •

Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to force a refresh
　

Keep Current with Demetri

Demetri Profile picture

Stay in touch and get notified when new unrolls are available from this author!

Read all threads

This Thread may be Removed Anytime!

PDF

Twitter may remove this content at anytime! Save it as PDF for later use!

Try unrolling a thread yourself!

how to unroll video
  1. Follow @ThreadReaderApp to mention us!

  2. From a Twitter thread mention us with a keyword "unroll"
@threadreaderapp unroll

Practice here first or read more on our help page!

More from @Dimi

Demetri Profile picture
Apr 7
#SCOOP Biden to warn #China over aggressive acts around #SecondThomasShoal in South China Sea, arguably most dangerous #flashpoint as Washington worries China will trigger US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty

ft.com/content/be5f84…
Tensions revolve around the #SierraMadre, rusty World War 2 era ship that the Philippines deliberately grounded on #SecondThomasShoal in 1999 ⛴️📷👇 Image
Biden expressed “deep concern” to #XiJinping in their call last Monday, according to US officials. This week he will warn China that the US-Philippines mutual defence treaty extends to the #SierraMadre when he hosts Japanese PM #Kishida & Philippines President #Marcos.
Read 10 tweets
Demetri Profile picture
Dec 15, 2023
INVESTIGATION #ChinaSpies

How a Chinese spy ran a Belgian politician as an intelligence asset — Joint investigation with @DerSpiegel & @LeMondefr based on 3.5 years of texts between the MSS case officer and his asset in Brussels.

on.ft.com/3No90xC
Daniel Woo, a Chinese spy, was operating remotely from the Zhejiang branch of China’s MSS spy agency. Zhejiang has a focus on targets in Europe. And Brussels is seen as a soft target because Belgian counter intelligence lacks the resources to tackle the threat.
China has huge numbers of MSS operatives conducting these influence operations around the world. Many of them are done remotely. While all big countries spy, China has a particular focus on this kind of espionage.
Read 10 tweets
Demetri Profile picture
Oct 29, 2021
#SCOOP US allies are very concerned that @JoeBiden is considering a landmark shift in nuclear policy that would undermine the #NuclearUmbrella that protects them, as #China rapidly expands its military, including nuclear-capable #hypersonic weapon on.ft.com/3BuxTi2
France, Germany, UK, Japan, Australia and others have told US they are opposed to "No First Use" and "Sole Purpose" nuclear policies. Some are worried that Biden not aware of their opposition. (Me and @HenryJFoy)
Pissing rain outside, which feels like a perfect excuse for #GunpowderIrishGin. Happy #GinOClock & #Sláinte.
Read 4 tweets
Demetri Profile picture
Jun 30, 2021
SCOOP - US & Japan have been conducting top-secret war games to prepare for possible #war with #China over Taiwan on.ft.com/364gMXq (me & @kathrinhille @FT)
Japan became more willing to conduct joint planning after the Abe government reinterpreted the constitution in 2015 and as China's military became more assertive around Taiwan and the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.
Japan initially asked US to share its Taiwan war plan but the Pentagon wanted to proceed step by step, so started with enhanced planning. But ultimate goal is to create an integrated US-Japan war plan for a Taiwan conflict.
Read 4 tweets
Demetri Profile picture
May 21, 2021
SCOOP – #China refusing to take call from US defense secretary #LloydAustin (@SecDef) who has made 3 requests. General Mark Milley, chairman of joint chiefs, has also not spoken to his Chinese counterpart since @JoeBiden took office on.ft.com/3bFeLnF
Austin is pushing to talk to General Xu Qiliang, vice-chair of the Central Military Commission & Politburo member, and not the less powerful defense minister Wei Fenghe
White House has debated what Austin should do. Some officials oppose any contact with the defence minister. Others say Austin could meet the minister and tell him that he wants to hold talks with the top brass, General Xu.
Read 6 tweets
Demetri Profile picture
Apr 9, 2021
#SCOOP - Biden administration has relaxed restrictions on US officials meeting counterparts from #Taiwan, in yet another example that taking tough stance towards Beijing. #China on.ft.com/3mAWdJC
US officials will be able to meet Taiwanese officials at federal government offices, and also at the de facto Taiwanese embassy and consulates across the US.
In one big change, US officials can attend events at Twin Oaks, which served as the Republic of China (Taiwan) ambassador's residence until the US switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing four decades ago.
Read 7 tweets

Did Thread Reader help you today?

Support us! We are indie developers!

This site is made by just two indie developers on a laptop doing marketing, support and development! Read more about the story.

Become a Premium Member ($3/month or $30/year) and get exclusive features!

Become Premium

Don't want to be a Premium member but still want to support us?

Make a small donation by buying us coffee ($5) or help with server cost ($10)

Donate via Paypal

Or Donate anonymously using crypto!

Ethereum

0xfe58350B80634f60Fa6Dc149a72b4DFbc17D341E copy

Bitcoin

3ATGMxNzCUFzxpMCHL5sWSt4DVtS8UqXpi copy

Thank you for your support!

Follow Us!

Send Email!

:(