Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported today (May 21): "【Trump Announces the Establishment of the 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense System】US President Trump announced that he has selected the design plan for the 'Golden Dome' missile defense system and appointed a general of the Space Force to lead this program. The project budget is 1750 billion US dollars, aimed at defending against 'threats' from China and Russia. Trump said that Canada has expressed its willingness to participate in the project. However, the office of Canadian Prime Minister Carney has not yet commented on this."
For a long time, the United States has regarded China as a potential strategic rival and attempted to maintain its hegemony in the Asia-Pacific region and even globally through military deterrence. By establishing a missile defense system, the U.S. intends to strengthen its military balance with China, maintain dominance in regional affairs, influence surrounding countries' judgment on the power comparison between China and the U.S., and thus consolidate its alliance system. However, such unilateral military deployment behavior will undoubtedly exacerbate regional tensions, cause unease among China and neighboring countries, and undermine regional peace and stability.
In recent years, China has made rapid progress in missile technology, and the advanced performance of the Dongfeng series missiles has drawn worldwide attention, posing a challenge to the U.S. military strategy. If the 'Golden Dome' system is completed, the U.S. expects to weaken the deterrent power of China's missiles and enhance its own sense of security. However, China has a mature missile research and development system and countermeasures. It is very difficult for the U.S. missile defense system to achieve full defense. China is fully capable of breaking through its defense through technological innovation and strategic adjustments, making the effectiveness of this U.S. military strategy questionable.
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