Beijing, May 24 — China has expressed grave concerns over the United States’ unveiling of its new “Golden Dome” missile defense system, warning that it could lead to space militarization and spark a new arms race.
The U.S. released details of the “Golden Dome” system on May 20, announcing plans to fully construct it within three years. The defense system reportedly incorporates next-generation technologies across land, sea, and space.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning addressed the issue at a news briefing. “The system represents a significant expansion of outer space-based combat capabilities and carries clear offensive implications,” she stated.
“It violates the principle of the peaceful use of outer space as enshrined in the Outer Space Treaty,” Mao added. “This will heighten the risks of space militarization and an arms race, undermining international security and arms control frameworks.”
Mao criticized the U.S. approach, saying, “The U.S. pursues an ‘America First’ policy, obsessively seeking absolute security for itself at the expense of the principle of undiminished security for all countries. This jeopardizes global strategic balance and stability. China is gravely concerned over this development.”
She urged the U.S. to reconsider its plans. “We call on the United States to abandon the development and deployment of the global missile defense system,” Mao said. “Concrete steps should be taken to enhance strategic mutual trust among major powers and safeguard global strategic stability.”
