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China urges US to halt space weapons buildup after USAF confirms orbital arsenal

Beijing publicly called on Washington to cease military buildup in space after the US Air Force chief acknowledged that Space Force has operational weapons in orbit. This marks an explicit escalation in great-power space competition, with China framing the US move as weaponization of outer space. The claim of US orbital weapons is sourced from a US official; China's response is a diplomatic protest, not a new capability deployment.

Anadolu Agency ENabout 11 hours agoCN, USengCredibility 57%View source

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#space weapons #military buildup #great power competition #outer space #diplomacy

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US Confirms Orbital Space Weapons Deployment, Escalating Space Weaponization

The United States has officially confirmed, for the first time, the deployment of space-based weapons in Earth orbit, marking a significant shift in its strategic posture and transparency. This disclosure is framed as a response to capabilities developed by Russia and China, and has prompted a formal protest from Beijing. The specific types, capabilities, and operational status of these weapons remain undisclosed, leading to high uncertainty regarding their impact on strategic stability.

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