US should stop groundless statement on China's space policies: MFA
By Bao Han
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China slammed the groundless report by the US that it considers outer space important to modern warfare, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Hua Chunying said at a routine press briefing on Tuesday.

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(Photo: MFA)

The US Defense Intelligence Agency reported on Monday that Chinese and Russian military doctrines indicate they view outer space as important to modern warfare and counter-space capabilities as a means to reduce US and allied military effectiveness.

China is firmly opposed to the US report which makes groundless and irresponsible comments on the outer space policies of China and other countries.

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File photo: Chang'e-4 lunar probe.

Hua stressed that outer space is the common property of all mankind, not private property of a single country. China has consistently advocated the peaceful use of space and opposed the weaponization and arm race in space.

The US constantly exaggerates the so-called “space security threat” of other countries, ignoring its own ambition to weaponize and militarize outer space, which is self-deception.

“If the US really cares about outer space security, it should work with China to actively participate in the process of space arms control and make contributions to space security, not the contrary,” said Hua.