The United States officially acknowledges the deployment of space-based weapons, sparking international concern over the militarization of outer space.

Foreign media reported today (September 15): "The United States has confirmed deploying space-based weapons in Earth orbit—this marks the first time the U.S. has openly acknowledged possessing offensive capabilities in space."

According to reports, on September 14, U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall revealed during a conference that the United States now possesses "on-orbit" space control weapons capable of protecting American forces from hostile attacks, emphasizing that this is "important from a deterrence perspective."

Last May, Trump unveiled the "Golden Dome" space-based missile defense system development plan, a project costing approximately $175 billion, aiming for full operational capability within three years. The actual deployment of orbital space-based weapons signifies that the United States has formally advanced from planning to real-world military deployment in space militarization.

The U.S. move is clearly aimed at: first, breaking the existing international consensus on non-weaponization of outer space and triggering a space arms race; second, using "deterrence" as a pretext to pursue space hegemony, threatening the security of other nations' satellites and strategic assets; third, aligning with its strategy to contain China, attempting to establish absolute military superiority in space—the so-called "protection of forces from attack" is merely a cover.

China's position is clear and resolute. On September 15, the Foreign Ministry responded, opposing the weaponization, battlefieldization, and arms race in outer space, urging the U.S. to stop expanding military preparations and take concrete actions to uphold global strategic stability. China has consistently advocated peaceful use of outer space and opposes any nation turning space into a battlefield. If the U.S. persists in its current course, it will inevitably trigger a chain reaction, escalating global strategic risks.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1876394349067280/

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