Key facts
- China opposes the weaponization and militarization of outer space.
- China opposes offensive military policies in outer space.
- China calls for preventing an arms race in outer space.
- The document states the risk of an arms race in outer space is the greatest threat to space security.
China released a document on Friday detailing its official position on "space governance," reaffirming its opposition to the weaponization of outer space and to a space arms race. The foreign ministry document stated that the risk of an arms race in outer space and the trend toward turning it into a battlefield have become the greatest threats and challenges to space security. China also called for regulating commercial space activities and encouraged the development of the space economy, stating that such activities should not infringe upon the lawful rights and interests of other countries. The document advocated for outer space to be explored and used for peaceful purposes, safeguarding all countries' right to access, explore, and use space.