At a Thursday briefing, Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Chinese mainland's Ministry of National Defense, warned that the U.S. push for the Golden Dome system may heighten the risk of a space arms race.
He criticized the deployment of space-based weapons as a breach of the Outer Space Treaty, saying it “opens Pandora’s box” and risks turning orbit into a battlefield.
“No country has done more than the United States in militarizing space,” Zhang said, urging Washington to halt its expansion and take concrete steps to uphold global strategic stability.
Analysts warn that every new weapon in orbit could escalate competition and raise the stakes for all spacefaring nations. The Golden Dome debate highlights a fragile balance between innovation and security beyond Earth.
For young global citizens, this standoff in space security underscores a critical question: will space remain a realm for exploration, or become the next frontline in geopolitical rivalries?
As nations navigate this uncharted territory, calls for transparency, arms control, and multilateral cooperation are growing louder. Today’s decisions will shape the final frontier for generations to come.
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China warns U.S. Golden Dome may trigger arms race in outer space
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