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China warns against space arms race, calls for equitable outer space governance

China has issued a warning against an escalating arms race in outer space, advocating for equal rights and governance that benefits all nations. This stance was articulated by Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Global Governance Forum, coinciding with the release of a paper titled "China's Stance on Enhancing Outer Space Governance." The initiative, part of President Xi Jinping's Global Governance Initiative, aims to ensure that outer space exploration is accompanied by inclusive and equitable governance rules. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Carol Yang ·

    China warns against space arms race, urges equal rights for all in outer space

    China has unveiled a position paper on outer space governance, prioritising the prevention of space weaponisation while calling for a global framework to protect all nations’ legitimate rights beyond Earth. Addressing the inaugural Global Governance Forum near Beijing on Friday e…