On the afternoon of November 15, Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, released information regarding recent military-related issues.
Reporter: According to reports, a U.S. military space operations commander recently stated that China is developing large-scale and diverse space weapons at an incredible speed, which poses a significant threat. The U.S. plans to deploy anti-satellite weapons targeting Russia and China by 2025. What is the spokesperson’s comment?
Zhang Xiaogang: The U.S. is using the so-called “Chinese space threat” as an excuse to deploy anti-satellite weapons, which is completely turning black into white and accusing others of what they themselves are doing. The United States defines space as a “theater of operations,” continuously expanding its space military capabilities, forming military alliances in space, and pushing for the militarization of outer space, which severely threatens the common security and development interests of all countries in space. The facts repeatedly prove that the U.S. is the biggest threat to space security and the biggest driver of the arms race in space.
China has always adhered to the peaceful use of space, opposes the militarization of space and the arms race in outer space, and promotes the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind in the field of space. We urge the U.S. to stop spreading irresponsible statements, cease its military expansion and preparations in space, and contribute to maintaining enduring peace and security in outer space.