China Warns U.S. Space Weapons Could Fuel a New Arms Race

China accused the United States of pursuing space hegemony after Washington confirmed plans to develop and deploy weapons in orbit. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the move could intensify strategic competition, undermine existing arms-control arrangements, and provoke a new arms race beyond Earth. Beijing urged Washington to stop weaponizing space and negotiate international rules instead. The United States says the systems are intended to protect satellites and strengthen deterrence, reflecting growing rivalry in military space capabilities between both powers