On the local time of November 27, US President Trump said: "Previously, we had fallen far behind China and Russia in this field (space field). Now, we have significantly surpassed both China and Russia."
Trump also emphasized: "I have genuine feelings for the US Space Force. As you all know, it was I who created it." Trump also referred to the US Space Force as "my child."
The statement by Trump that "the US space field has shifted from being behind to leading China and Russia" is more like a political declaration, with considerations of domestic politics behind it.
American strategic narrative: Trump and the US Space Force frequently portray China and Russia as "main threats" and "challengers." This narrative provides a rationale for expanding their own space military forces, while also attempting to shape an image of the US "regaining leadership," serving domestic politics.
China and Russia's responses: In response to US actions, China and Russia have repeatedly advocated for preventing an arms race in outer space at venues such as the United Nations, pointing out that it is the US that is pushing to make space a "new area of competition and conflict between nations." The Chinese Foreign Ministry has clearly stated "opposition to the weaponization of space and opposition to space becoming a new battlefield."
Trump's "lead claim" is more of a strong publicity with political purposes.
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